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At the doctor and the pharmacy in Romania: phrases you need
How to make an appointment, explain your symptoms and buy medicine in Romanian, with phrases you can listen to.
Making an appointment
- Aș vrea o programare la medic.I'd like an appointment with a doctor.
- Am nevoie de un medic de familie.I need a family doctor.
- Am asigurare de sănătate.I have health insurance.
- Am nevoie de concediu medical.I need a sick note.
- Unde este cel mai apropiat spital?Where is the nearest hospital?
- Este o urgență! Sunați la 112!It's an emergency! Call 112!
Explaining your symptoms
- Mă doare capul.I have a headache.
- Mă doare burta.I have a stomach ache.
- Am febră.I have a fever.
- Tușesc de trei zile.I've been coughing for three days.
- Mi-e rău.I feel unwell.
- Am amețeli.I feel dizzy.
- Sunt alergic la penicilină.I'm allergic to penicillin.
- Sunt însărcinată.I'm pregnant.
At the pharmacy
- Aveți ceva pentru durere?Do you have something for pain?
- Am o rețetă de la medic.I have a prescription from the doctor.
- Am nevoie de ceva pentru răceală.I need something for a cold.
- De câte ori pe zi iau medicamentul?How many times a day do I take the medicine?
- Înainte sau după masă?Before or after meals?
- Cât costă?How much does it cost?
In an emergency, call 112. The call is free and works from any phone.