Roleplay Scenarios
Roleplay Scenarios
Scenario #1:
Imagine you are feeling sick and need to see a doctor. Call the clinic to make an appointment. Be sure to mention your symptoms and preferred time.
Scenario #2:
You visit the doctor and need to explain how you feel. Describe your symptoms and ask about possible treatments. The doctor will respond with recommendations.
Scenario #3:
You are at the pharmacy to pick up a prescription. Ask the pharmacist about the dosage, how often to take the medicine, and any side effects.
Here are phrases and words categorized to help with each of your role-play scenarios:
General Phrases (Useful for all scenarios):
“Hello,”
“Excuse me,”
“Thank you,”
“You’re welcome,”
“Could you please repeat that?”
“I’m sorry, I don’t understand.”
“Could you spell that for me?”
“When is the next available appointment?”
“What are your hours?”
“How much will that cost?”
Scenario #1: Calling the Clinic
Making an Appointment:
“I’d like to make an appointment, please.”
“I need to see a doctor.”
“Do you have any openings today/tomorrow/this week?”
“I’d prefer a morning/afternoon appointment.”
“Is [time] available?”
“My name is [your name].”
“My date of birth is [your date of birth].”
“My phone number is [your phone number].”
Describing Symptoms (Briefly):
“I’ve been feeling unwell.”
“I have a fever.”
“I have a cough.”
“I have a sore throat.”
“I have a headache.”
“I have stomach pain.”
“I have been vomiting.”
“I have diarrhea.”
“I have a rash.”
“I have been feeling very tired.”
Scenario #2: Visiting the Doctor
Describing Symptoms (In Detail):
“It started [number] days ago.”
“It feels like [description].”
“The pain is [location] and [intensity].” (e.g., “The pain is in my chest and it’s sharp.”)
“I’ve also been experiencing [symptom].”
“I’ve been feeling [adjective], like [adjective].” (e.g., “I’ve been feeling dizzy, like I might faint.”)
“I have trouble [action].”(e.g. “I have trouble breathing.”)
“My [body part] hurts.”
“I have a [type of cough].”(e.g. “I have a dry cough.”)
Asking About Treatments:
“What could be causing this?”
“What are my treatment options?”
“Is there anything I can take for this?”
“Will I need any tests?”
“What should I avoid?”
“How long will it take to recover?”
“Do I need a prescription?”
“Are there any side effects?”
“What is the prognosis?”
Scenario #3: At the Pharmacy
Picking Up a Prescription:
“I’m here to pick up a prescription for [your name].”
“My prescription number is [prescription number].”
“Could you please tell me about this medication?”
Asking About Dosage and Usage:
“What is the dosage?”
“How often should I take this?”
“Should I take it with food?”
“How long should I take it?”
“Are there any side effects?”
“Can I take this with other medications?”
“Should I store this in the refrigerator?”
“What should I do if I miss a dose?”
“Is this a generic or brand name medication?”
Side effect related words:
Nausea
Dizziness
Drowsiness
Headache
Rash
Upset stomach.
Allergic reaction.