[speaker001:] Is this the Friendship Hospital? Please send an ambulance to 68 Hu Nan Road.
[speaker002:] Is it urgent? Our ambulances are not enough to meet every call.
[speaker001:] Of course. It's urgent. I think the partie nt is suffering from acute appendicitis. He may die if not treated in time.
[speaker002:] All right, we'll come right away.
[speaker001:] [after a while...] Where's the patient?
[speaker002:] He's there in the room. He's very ill.
[speaker001:] Don't worry. We'll put him in the stretcher. You are coming with us? Step in please.
[speaker002:] Carry him into the emergency ward. Here we are.
[speaker001:] Help the patient bathe and change his clothes, nurse. Then bring him into the operating room.
[speaker002:] [after a while...] I'm his guide. What's the trouble with him, doctor
[speaker001:] He had appendicitis, but is all right now that it was removed. He'll have to rest for a few weeks to recover.
[speaker002:] May I send food for him?
[speaker001:] No, outside food is not permitted.
[speaker002:] Can I come round to see him tomorrow?
[speaker001:] Yes. But first you must observe the visiting hours, It's from 2 to 5 p. m. By the way, consult the nurse before you enter the ward.
[speaker002:] Yes. Thank you.
[speaker001:] By the way, you can bring some flowers.
[speaker002:] OK.
[speaker001:] Don't worry about him.
[speaker002:] When could I take care of him?
[speaker001:] Our nurse can take good care of him.