At a clinic or hospital

Say it like this

1. 진료받고 싶어요.jillyo batgo sipeoyo.I'd like to see a doctor.
2. 열이 나요.yeori nayo.I have a fever.
3. 여기가 아파요.yeogiga apayo.It hurts here.
4. 어제부터 아팠어요.eojebuteo apasseoyo.It started hurting yesterday.
5. 알레르기가 있어요.allereugiga isseoyo.I have an allergy.
6. 영어 하는 의사 있어요?yeongeo haneun uisa isseoyo?Is there a doctor who speaks English?
7. 보험이 없어요.boheomi eopseoyo.I don't have insurance.
8. 처방전 주세요.cheobangjeon juseyo.Could I have a prescription?

Good to know

• For minor illness, go to a local clinic (의원) rather than a big hospital; waits are short.
• Bring your passport; clinics register you before you see the doctor.

All phrases use the polite -요 style, which works with strangers of any age.