Listening Section 1: Form & Note Completion: Question 9

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Receptionist: Good morning, Fenwick Dental Practice, how can I help?

Patient: Hi, I'd like to book an appointment. I've had a toothache since yesterday.

Receptionist: Sorry to hear that. Let's get you booked in. Could I take your name?

Patient: It's Rosa Bianchi.

Receptionist: And your surname, could you spell that for me?

Patient: Sure, B-I-A-N-C-H-I.

Receptionist: Thanks. Have you been to us before, or are you a new patient?

Patient: New patient, this is my first time.

Receptionist: No problem, I'll just take a couple more details. Date of birth?

Patient: It's the 9th of November.

Receptionist: And can I take a contact number?

Patient: Yes, it's 07734 528190.

Receptionist: Great. We have an emergency slot tomorrow, or if you'd rather wait, a routine slot on Friday.

Patient: I'll take the slot tomorrow, the pain's quite bad.

Receptionist: OK, that'll be at 9.15 tomorrow morning. You'll be seeing Dr Whitmore. Are you allergic to any medication, particularly penicillin?

Patient: Yes, actually, I'm allergic to penicillin.

Receptionist: Thanks for letting us know, I'll flag that on your file. Lastly, do you have dental insurance, or will this be a private booking?

Patient: It'll be private, I don't have insurance.

Receptionist: That's fine. I'll give you a booking reference, it's DEN2231.

Patient: DEN2231, got it, thank you.

Complete the form/notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

FENWICK DENTAL PRACTICE. NEW PATIENT BOOKING

Field Detail
First name Rosa
Surname 1 __________
Patient type 2 __________
Date of birth 3 __________
Contact number 4 __________
Appointment time 5 __________
Dentist 6 __________
Known allergy 7 __________
Booking reference 8 __________
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Answer key with explanations

  1. Bianchi. The patient spells her surname: “B-I-A-N-C-H-I.”
  2. New. Asked whether she has visited before, she replies “New patient, this is my first time.”
  3. 9 November. She gives her date of birth as “the 9th of November.”
  4. 07734 528190. She gives her contact number as “07734 528190.”
  5. 9.15. The receptionist confirms the emergency slot is “at 9.15 tomorrow morning.”
  6. Dr Whitmore. The receptionist states “You’ll be seeing Dr Whitmore.”
  7. Penicillin. Asked about allergies, she confirms “I’m allergic to penicillin.”
  8. DEN2231. The receptionist gives the booking reference as “it’s DEN2231.”

Final answers

  • 1 Bianchi
  • 2 New
  • 3 9 November
  • 4 07734 528190
  • 5 9.15
  • 6 Dr Whitmore
  • 7 Penicillin
  • 8 DEN2231