Tell the doctor what you need
Tap a symptom, a pain level or a question — the board speaks it in a clear voice.
What it does
Medical settings are fast-paced, stressful and full of important information — exactly when communication becomes hardest. The Medical Communication tool provides symptom boards, a pain scale, and essential phrases that let you tell a doctor or nurse what hurts, where, and how bad it is, without scrambling for words. Being understood in healthcare is not a luxury; it is a right, and this tool protects it.
Point to symptoms instead of finding words
Visual pain scale for clear severity levels
Key phrases for appointments and pharmacy visits
Works when you are too ill to speak
Helps family and medical staff understand you quickly
How to use it
- 1 Open the medical board
Choose the situation: symptoms, pain, medication or appointment questions.
- 2 Point to where it hurts
Use the body diagram or location tiles to show exactly where you are experiencing discomfort.
- 3 Rate the severity
Use the 0–10 pain scale or "mild / moderate / severe" tiles to describe how intense it is.
- 4 Describe the feeling
Select tiles like "sharp", "dull", "burning" or "throbbing" to give doctors useful detail.
- 5 Ask your questions
Use pre-written phrases: "What are the side effects?", "When should I take this?", "What happens next?"
Practical tips
- Prepare before the appointment: list symptoms, medications and questions in advance.
- Bring a printed symptom card to A&E — it works even if your phone dies.
- Ask for a written summary of instructions before you leave the clinic.
FAQ
Will medical staff understand a communication board?
Yes. Boards with symptom words, body diagrams and pain scales are used in hospitals worldwide and understood at a glance.
Can I use this during an emergency?
The essential phrases and pain scale are designed for exactly that — they are the most critical information to convey fast.
Is there a pharmacy section?
Yes, including phrases for prescriptions, side effects, dosages and "does this interact with my other medication?"