Doctors and medicine

Do you need to learn how to go to the doctor in America? Read about finding a doctor, making an appointment and talking to medical workers. Find out what to do if you need an interpreter.

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What is a doctor? What kind of doctors are there? Which one should you go to? Learn which kind of doctor or health provider to visit.

When you go to a doctor, he or she may say you need medicine. Medicine is called medication or sometimes drugs in the USA. Doctors write medical prescriptions for medication that will help you. You can take the medical prescription to your local drugstore, or pharmacy.