This dictionary and phrasebook contains essential language for communicating with pharmacies, doctors and hospitals in France. A clear introduction explains the French medical system, the procedure to follow and your entitlements whether you are a French resident or a visitor. It gives a step-by-step guide to registering with a doctor, claiming prescriptions, and getting emergency treatment. It includes hundreds of words you won't find in an ordinary dictionary to help you describe ailments and conditions, while the phrasebook and pronounciation guide will save you from struggling with language in difficult circumstances and help you to avoid misunderstandings. Comprehensive and easy to use, this is one book you won't want to be without.