Going to the doctor
Maritza has an earache. She phones the doctor's office. She makes an appointment.
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What does the doctor do?
- She asks Maritza some questions.
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- She checks Maritza's ears and mouth.
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- She feels Maritza's neck and listens to her chest.
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- Maritza has an ear infection. The doctor gives her a prescription for ear drops.
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How can you find a family doctor in Alberta?
- Talk to friends, neighbours and co-workers about their doctors. Call the doctors' offices.
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- The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta can help you too.
- In Edmonton,
call 780-423-4764. - Outside Edmonton,
call 1-800-561-3899. - Website:
www.cpsa.ab.ca/
findaphysician/medical_
directory.asp
- In Edmonton,
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