Going to the Doctor

How do you know when to go to the doctor?

Mar.10

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You ache all over and have a fever. Do you go to a doctor? Not in the United States. There, you take care of yourself. When you fell like you have a cold or the flu, you buy over-the-counter medicines. Americans only see the doctor when something is seriously wrong. Why? A doctor visit can cost more than $80, and health insurance doesn't always pay. So, it is cheaper to rely on cold medicines from a drugstore. To see the doctor, people need an appointment. Most people have a regular doctor they go to. And usually, in an emergency, that doctor will make time to see them. People who don't have a doctor can go to an urgent care center because no appointment is necessary. And only in a true emergency do people go to a hospital emergency room. Care there is very expensive. When you do see a doctor, he or she may or may not prescribe medicine for you. Often, rest is the best cure.

Word Bank:

ache (v)(持续的) 发痛；疼痛
I don't feel good. I ache all over.

insurance 保险
Sydney's insurance paid to fix her car after the accident.

rely on 依靠；依赖
Don't rely on Doug to do the job. Ask Harry instead.

appointment (n)约诊；预约
The doctor is busy today, so I made an appointment for tomorrow.

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