2014年ESL之就医和人际交往 03 Getting in to See a Busy Doctor

（单词翻译）

Getting in to See a Busy Doctor 

Monique: Ugh! 

Jurgen: What’s the matter? 

Monique: My GP referred me to a specialist for my back problems, but she doesn’t have any openings for eight weeks! I’m waitlisted in case there’s a cancellation¹, but if there isn’t one, I’ll have to endure this pain for at least another eight weeks. 

Jurgen: Can’t you just go see another specialist? 

Monique: I could, but my GP says that she’s the best in the business. In the meantime, I’ll try to see a physical therapist about my neck. It’s flaring² up again. 

Jurgen: At least you’ll get some relief. 

Monique: Maybe. I have to call back tomorrow morning to see if she can fit me in. She’s really booked up, too. While I’m waiting, I guess I could try to see the podiatrist about my feet. 

Jurgen: You’re having feet problems, too? 

Monique: Yeah, my whole body is falling apart. I think I’m nearly past my expiration³ date! 

Script by Dr. Lucy Tse