Presenting complaints 9
d e f
g
h
I've got a headache.
I've been having this shooting pain in my leg.
I keep getting these flashing lights around
my eyes and a sharp pain.
I have been having these terrible backaches.
The pain goes right through you.
Have you been having any pain?
I'm getting these headaches off and on now.
I'm not taking anything for them.
The attacks have increased.
Work in pairs. Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the verb. If more than one tense is possible, explain the difference.
1 My mother_(have) these pains since last
Tuesday. She still has them.
2 _(you normally go) for a run at the same time
every day? The pain_
(ease) a little since yesterday.
It's better now.
I_(lie) in bed for four weeks now. I haven't
been out of it once, doctor.
I can see the rash_(get worse). It's much
redder.
I_(not take) any medication at the moment.
_(pain spread) to your shoulder or is it just
Speaking
1 Work in pairs. Decide what possible conditions the notes below relate to.
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here?
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2 Work in pairs. Decide what questions the doctor asked in each case. Take turns asking and answering questions.
3 Student A, go to page 114. Student B, take a history from Student A. Write notes as you listen and decide what the patient's complaint is.
4 Student B, go to page 116. Student A, take a history from Student B. Write notes as you listen and decide what the patient's complaint is.