Body Parts and Organs
Name three body parts that come in pairs (two)
eyes, ears, feet, hands...
To see a doctor, you usually have to call and make an __________
appointment
Another name for "illness"
sickness, disease, complaint, ailment,
If you have a temperature of 39°C, you have a _____.
fever
Where do you go if you have to see a doctor RIGHT NOW
emergency
This organ is in the middle of your chest and it pumps blood in our bodies.
the heart
What do you can the person who answers the phones and works at the front desk of a clinic?
a receptionist
What are three things about our lifestyle that are BAD for our health?
(DOUBLE POINTS)
not exercising
smoking
drinking alcohol
"Where does it hurt? "
"I have a _______ in my back"
pain
What is another name for a "health card"?
Bonus: What is the meaning?
OHIP card
ONTARIO HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
The body part that connects your leg to your foot
ankle
Where do you pick up the medicine that the doctor told you to take?
The pharmacy/pharmacist
What's the word for when a doctor cuts into the body to fix a problem?
operation/surgery
"Are you taking any supplements now?"
Answer the questions with YES and give an example!
Yes, I am. I'm taking Vitamin D
How much do you have to pay the doctor for a visit?
nothing
(it's free with a health card)
We use this organ to breathe.
the lungs
After the checkup, the doctor gives you a piece of paper for medicine called a _______
prescription
My friend Beata gets very sick if she eats or touches kiwi. She's _______ to kiwi.
allergic
Complete and answer!
ANY
How long before do you have to cancel or reschedule an appointment? What happens if you don't?
at least 24-48 hours.
You may get charged a fee.
These two organs "clean" your blood. They're in the back. People can live with only one of these.
Kidneys
If you need special help, the doctor will _____you to a ________.
refer you to a specialist
Bonus: Give 3 examples of this type of illness
chronic illness
Diabetes, arthritis, asthma, cancer...
Name 5 FLU symptoms
cough
chills
fatigue (tiredness/weakness)
sore throat
high fever
headache
Where can you go to see a doctor if you don't have a family doctor or their office is closed?
A walk-in clinic