Hospital doctor: Hi, the 1 tells me that you probably have appendicitis.* Patient: I hope that s not true, but I think the 2 is in the right place for that. Hospital doctor: Can I take a look at you please? Patient: Sure. But it really, really hurts. Hospital doctor: Don’t worry, we’ll help you. Where 3 is the pain? Patient: Low down in my 4 . Hospital doctor: On the right side? Patient: Yes, on my right side. Hospital doctor: Does it hurt if I 5 here? Patient: OWWWW Yes, that s really painful. Hospital doctor: When did the pain start? Patient: About 7.30 this morning, just after I ate a large breakfast. Hospital doctor: I m afraid this has nothing to do with food. Unfortunately, you do have appendicitis. You are very 6 and a pain in that place can only mean one thing. Patient : What does that mean? Do I need an operation? I m scared of 7 . Hospital doctor: Yes, you do need an 8 . And we will have to do this as soon as possible. Patient: Is it that serious? Hospital doctor: Yes, but you got here just in time. Patient: That makes me feel a bit better. Hospital doctor: Yes, so am I. Now, we need to get you ready for 9 . Patient: But I really am scared of needles.... Hospital doctor: Well, if we don’t take out your 10 , things will be a lot scarier. But really, try to relax and everything will be fine. *appendicitis - this is an illness which makes the appendix, (the extra part at one end of the large intestine) swollen and painful.