Real Life: Healthcare and People (1)

I went to see a ..... yesterday because I had to get my teeth cleaned.

I went to see my ..... yesterday because I have a bad cold.

My friend used a ..... when she delivered her baby last year. This is usually a woman who is not a doctor but helps women deliver babies in a natural way.

The ..... I had at the hospital was very helpful and nice. She helped the doctor, brought me food and gave me medication when I needed it with a smile.

I was a ..... at the local hospital last year. I had to have surgery and the care I received was very good.

My family doctor referred me to a ..... because this kind of doctor is very skilled and knowledgeable in skin related matters.

When I went to the hospital, my family doctor didn't perform the surgery. Rather, a ..... did the surgery because this kind of doctor specializes in the surgical field.

A family doctor is also often called a general ......

A ..... is a doctor that specializes in infant and children health matters.

A ..... is a doctor that specializes in skin related health issues.