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Joyce: Excuse me. Could you tell me which ward Mr John Smith has
ended up in please? I’m his wife.
Doctor: Yes. Ah, you must be Joyce. Your husband collapsed at work. We’re looking into it at the moment. Joyce: Will he be okay? Doctor: Well, I’m going to have to impose on him a new health regime. Preliminary tests indicate a risk of heart disease. But I want to make it clear that this was not a heart attack. He did not exhibit regular heart attack symptoms but his condition warrants further investigation. Joyce: When will we know for sure? Doctor: I should have the test results back within a few days. But he should be well enough to go home today. He’s showing signs of continuously high blood pressure as a possible result of constant stress. He’ll need to take the next week or so off. Joyce: So, what should I do? Doctor: Warn him off fatty foods, sketch out a diet regime rich in green and red fruits and vegetables, and increase his water intake. No salt, no caffeine, no dairy and only lean meat or chicken. And definitely no alcohol. Joyce: Oh my God! He’ll never be able to do without any of those. Doctor: Well, it’s either that or he’ll be back here in worse condition within the next few months. He can’t wriggle out of it this time. Oh and after he’s adjusted to his new diet, he has to give up the ciggies. Joyce: Okay Doctor. I’ll let him know about those foods, but I don’t know if he’ll come at giving up the smokes. Doctor: I suspect that his arteries have narrowed. This is a common cause of high blood pressure. I’ve given him a prescription for some Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitors and a Diuretic. Please follow the prescription exactly, otherwise he could take a turn for the worse. Joyce: Okay, thanks a lot Doctor. http://www.speakoz.com/english-directory/lesson-plans/hospital.html
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