Booking a doctor's appointment in English
Everyday English for booking a doctor's appointment. Key line: “Hi, I'd like to set up an appointment to see a doctor.”
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Polite: say you want to book
In speech, set up can mean book
Ask which day is best
works best = is best for you
Ask if that time is open
anything = any open time
Ask for contact details
get = take down / note
Quick answers
Book a visit: what to say in English
Say “I'd like to set up an appointment.” — polite: say you want to book. In speech, set up can mean book.
What day: what to say in English
Say “What day works best for you?” — ask which day is best. works best = is best for you.
Ask for an opening: what to say in English
Say “Do you have anything this Thursday morning?” — ask if that time is open. anything = any open time.
Get contact info: what to say in English
Say “Can I get your name and number?” — ask for contact details. get = take down / note.