Below is a conversation between a doctor and his/her patient.
The patient has come out of a serious operation and the doctor wants to make sure that the patient is feeling OK. When the patients tells the doctor that he/she isn’t feeling well, the doctor asks for a detailed description of the pain.
Doctor: How are you feeling after the surgery?
Patient: I feel terrible, my entire body is aching but I can’t stop shivering. My vision is blurry, my mouth is dry and I feel so weak and dizzy when I get out of bed.
Doctor: That is to be expected after a serious operation.
Patient: I know, but I’m so hot I feel like I’m burning up and my body feels itchy. Do you think I have a fever?
Doctor: You could have a fever and maybe an infection, describe exactly where you are aching the most.
Patient: I think my back and legs hurt the most, they are throbbing and I think they are swollen.
Doctor: And how does your stomach feel?
Patient: My stomach is cramping and I’m very nauseous, I can’t eat or drink anything without vomiting.
Doctor: OK, I’m going to check your temperature and your pulse. You may need an antibiotic if you have an infection.
Patient: Can you please give me something for the pain, my whole body is sore and my head is aching too.
Doctor: Yes, I will prescribe something for the pain now.
Patient: Thank you.
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