Dictionary and Phrasebook of French Medical Terms: With An Introduction to the French Medical System

Essential language for communicating with pharmacies, doctors, and hospitals in France

A clear introduction to this reference explains the French medical system, the procedure to follow, and your entitlements, whether you are a French resident or a visitor. It gives a step-by-step guide to registering with a doctor, claiming prescriptions, and getting emergency treatment. It includes hundreds of words that aren't found in an ordinary dictionary, in order to help readers describe ailments and conditions, while the phrasebook and pronunciation guide will save readers from struggling with language in difficult circumstances and help to avoid misunderstandings. Comprehensive and easy to use, this is one book a traveler in France won't want to be without.