Vol 3 Test 2 Part 1

Speaker A: Yes, I'm a visitor to this area. I had a sporting accident a little while ago, and I'm still in some pain. I wondered if I could see a doctor here.

Speaker B: Certainly, sir. We can take you on as a temporary patient. I'll just take down some personal details. Can I start with your name?

Speaker A: Yes, it's Peter Smith.

Speaker B: Right, Peter. And where are you staying here?

Speaker A: At 95 Cross Street.

Speaker B: And the suburb?

Speaker A: Walkley. That's W-A-L-K-L-E-Y.

Speaker B: And can I have a contact phone number?

Speaker A: It's 4689 5324.

Speaker B: Thanks. Okay, if you just wait down there, the doctor will see you in a minute.

Speaker B: What can I do for you? It's Peter Smith, isn't it?

Speaker A: Yes. I had a sporting accident and was treated by a doctor at home, but I'm still in pain.

Speaker B: Right. I just need to ask you a few questions. First of all, what sport were you doing?

Speaker A: I was playing tennis.

Speaker B: I see. And what was the nature of your injury? Did you hurt your elbow or wrist?

Speaker A: Oh, no. I had a sprained knee. That was the original problem.

Speaker B: Right. And when did this happen?

Speaker A: It was three weeks ago, so that was June 18.

Speaker B: Fine. And you say you had medical treatment?

Speaker A: Yes. The doctor said I didn't need an X-ray or anything, and he just told me to use an ice pack.

Speaker B: An ice pack, fine. And?

Speaker A: I've been using a walking stick to help me get around.

Speaker B: Right. Now, what problems are you experiencing at the moment? Are you having any problems walking?

Speaker A: Well, I can walk okay, but I still can't go upstairs, so I've been sleeping downstairs.

Speaker B: Now you say your knee still hurts?

Speaker A: Well, no, actually, it's recovering nicely. It's my back that's hurting me now. It really aches at night and I can hardly sleep.

Speaker B: Well, there are a few different things I can suggest for that. First, you should put your stick away, as that's probably the source of the problem. It will be making you unbalanced.

Speaker A: Oh, really?

Speaker B: After that, I can prescribe you something to relax the muscles in your back.

Speaker A: Sorry to be difficult, but I've had something like that in the past and there were lots of side effects, and I had to stop taking it. Can you recommend anything else?

Speaker B: Well, yes. We do have a leaflet showing some exercises you can do to help yourself at home. If you do them every day, they'll soon be effective.

Speaker A: Great. I'll do that.