Shopping List
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- SHOPPING LIST!
In this tape, a bright and articulate young woman visits her Doctor with a comprehensive list of needs for herself and her family. Thus, the impact of this list on the Doctor is the central theme. After saying hello to the doctor, Mrs. Vicky is eager to go through her shopping list. The patient appears to be well-intentioned yet unaware of the negative attitude she is displaying towards her Doctor. She relies on the Doctor to provide her with cost-effective medication, causing tension between them.
It seems Mrs Vicky has gone to the wrong supermarket.
Firstly, Mrs Vicky says, “I’ve got a little list.” while seen holding the list before starting to read from it, she begins by talking about her child Hannah, who has had a cough and has gotten worse, especially at night when sleeping, and is annoying the patient, and would like some more potent medicine to help her daughter. The doctor then intervenes to say is it the 3-year-old the patient is referring to? However, her comment, “This child is driving me mad, and I need some medicines that work.” raises concerns about any underlying hostility towards her child.
Furthermore, the concerned parent then read off more items from her list, including another tube of Betnovate steroid cream for her older son, Allister, to help with a rash. The cream has to be applied daily, and the doctor may want to discuss the potential risks of long-term use of steroid creams. Also, Mrs Vicky requests more Selsun dandruff shampoo for her husband as his dandruff has worsened. The doctor intervenes and advises his patient that she can buy that from the chemist, guiding her in managing these issues.
Is there anything else?
Meanwhile, Despite the doctor’s suggestion to purchase the shampoo from the chemist. Mrs Vicky looks down at her list to continue reading it off and says it will be much better to get it sorted all in one go, and the doctor asks what else she requires. Next, she asks for a repeat prescription for the pill and also requests analgesics for her headaches. The doctor, as a guide, may want to discuss the possibility of checking her blood pressure before prescribing medication.
Furthermore, Mrs Vicky asks for an eye test as her eyes have started to feel strained after watching TV for an extended time. Following that, the patient goes on requesting a tranquillizer valium to aid in taking an upcoming driving test and goes on to claim she failed her other tests due to her nerves. The doctor questions the patient about whether she feels she needs the aid. The doctor can debate the topic of relying on medication for every ailment.
Lastly, as the consultation nears its end, the doctor asks, “Is there anything else?” Mrs Vicky mentions a minor issue with an infected ear, prompting the doctor to seize his opportunity to conclude the consultation and examine the patient, demonstrating his professional conduct and time management skills.