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The doctor will examine you and ask you questions about your health and life style. You must tell the truth, even if it is embarrassing, because a doctor needs to know all the facts. This will help the doctor decide which treatment is best for you.
The doctor may give you a prescription to take to a pharmacy. Each item on a prescription costs a fixed amount of money but it is sometimes cheaper to buy the same medicine over the counter.
The doctor may refer you to a nurse for further examination such as a urine or blood test.
The doctor may refer you to a specialist if they think it is necessary. The hospital will then send you an appointment by post.