A: Doctor Thomas B: Patient, Hilda

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A: How are you [?] today, Hilda?

B: So-so. My back is still quite [?] from my fall last week.

A: Did you take the [?] I gave you for pain?

B: Yes, I did, but it made my stomach a little [?].

A: I’m going to send you for an [?] because you’re still in a lot of pain. I want to make sure you haven’t fractured any ribs or other bones.

B: Are x-rays covered by [?]?

A: Yes, they are. You do not have to pay a [?].

B: What about [?]? Do you think it would help?

A: Yes, I’m going to refer you to an OHIP-designated physiotherapy clinic at Toronto Western [?]. I’ll have the x-ray from the [?] forwarded to the clinic before your appointment.

B: Will it cost anything to go to the clinic?

A: OHIP will cover all of your [?] at the clinic. You will need to take my referral letter to the clinic on your first appointment. There may be small [?] fees, but the clinic is covered by OHIP.

B: It hurts when I lift anything or do any kind of [?].

A: Please don’t lift anything heavy for now. You will have an [?] from the intake physician. You will then receive a treatment plan from the physiotherapist, which may include an exercise program.

B: Okay. Do you have any other [?] for this pain?

A: Yes, I’m going to [?] a muscle relaxant and an anti-inflammatory for you.
I’d also like you to book a follow-up appointment to see me in 3 weeks.

B: Thank you Dr. Thomas. I’ll see you in a few [?].