Q1.
Conversation between a doctor and a patient. • Read the information about the problems 1–4. • Use the cue cards provided to guide your conversation. • Take turns to play parts of doctor and patient. Problem 1: Cough and cold — Solution: Ginger and honey mix; Additional Advice: Drink warm fluids and rest. Problem 2: Dry lips — Solution: Apply ghee; Additional Advice: Stay hydrated and avoid wetting your lips. Problem 3: Sore throat — Solution: Gargle with warm salt water; Additional Advice: Drink herbal teas and avoid cold drinks. Problem 4: Fatigue — Solution: Ensure adequate sleep and a balanced diet; Additional Advice: Take short walks to increase energy levels.
Answer
Follow the six steps on the cue cards, turn by turn. Keep each turn to one or two sentences so the conversation moves.
| Step | Doctor | Patient |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Greet the patient | Respond to the greeting |
| 2 | Enquire about the problem | Tell your problem |
| 3 | Ask about symptoms | Describe the symptoms |
| 4 | Make a diagnosis and give the solution | Ask for clarification |
| 5 | Provide additional advice | Acknowledge and ask about the next appointment |
| 6 | Share details of the next appointment | Express agreement and thank the doctor |
Sample conversation — Problem 3: Sore throat
Doctor: Good morning. Please come in and sit down.
Patient: Good morning, Doctor. Thank you.
Doctor: What seems to be the trouble?
Patient: My throat has been hurting since yesterday, Doctor.
Doctor: Does it hurt when you swallow? Any fever or cough?
Patient: Yes, it hurts when I swallow, and my voice has gone rough. There is no fever.
Doctor: It is a sore throat. Gargle with warm salt water three times a day.
Patient: How much salt should I put in the water, Doctor?
Doctor: Half a teaspoon in a glass of warm water is enough. Also drink herbal teas and avoid cold drinks and ice cream.
Patient: I understand. Should I come again?
Doctor: Come and see me on Thursday if it has not settled by then.
Patient: Certainly, Doctor. Thank you very much.
Doctor: Good morning. Please come in and sit down.
Patient: Good morning, Doctor. Thank you.
Doctor: What seems to be the trouble?
Patient: My throat has been hurting since yesterday, Doctor.
Doctor: Does it hurt when you swallow? Any fever or cough?
Patient: Yes, it hurts when I swallow, and my voice has gone rough. There is no fever.
Doctor: It is a sore throat. Gargle with warm salt water three times a day.
Patient: How much salt should I put in the water, Doctor?
Doctor: Half a teaspoon in a glass of warm water is enough. Also drink herbal teas and avoid cold drinks and ice cream.
Patient: I understand. Should I come again?
Doctor: Come and see me on Thursday if it has not settled by then.
Patient: Certainly, Doctor. Thank you very much.
Sample conversation — Problem 1: Cough and cold
Doctor: Good afternoon. How are you today?
Patient: Not very well, Doctor. I have been coughing all week.
Doctor: Is your nose blocked? Do you feel cold in the evenings?
Patient: Yes, both. And the cough is worse at night.
Doctor: It is a common cough and cold. Take a spoon of ginger and honey mixed together, twice a day.
Patient: Should I take it before or after meals?
Doctor: After meals. Drink plenty of warm fluids and take proper rest.
Patient: Thank you. When should I come again?
Doctor: Next Monday, if the cough continues.
Patient: All right, Doctor. Thank you so much.
Doctor: Good afternoon. How are you today?
Patient: Not very well, Doctor. I have been coughing all week.
Doctor: Is your nose blocked? Do you feel cold in the evenings?
Patient: Yes, both. And the cough is worse at night.
Doctor: It is a common cough and cold. Take a spoon of ginger and honey mixed together, twice a day.
Patient: Should I take it before or after meals?
Doctor: After meals. Drink plenty of warm fluids and take proper rest.
Patient: Thank you. When should I come again?
Doctor: Next Monday, if the cough continues.
Patient: All right, Doctor. Thank you so much.
What earns marks in this task: polite openings and closings, at least one clarifying question from the patient, symptoms described in detail rather than in one word, and a clear next appointment at the end. Use the same frame for Problems 2 and 4, changing only the symptoms and the remedy.