To sign "medication," hold your non-dominant hand flat in front of you with the palm facing up. Take your dominant hand and extend your middle finger downward, keeping the other fingers spread open. Press the tip of your middle finger into the center of your non-dominant palm and twist it back and forth a couple of times.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', sign 'TAKE', and then sign 'MEDICATION'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', then 'NEED', followed by 'GET', and finally 'MEDICATION'. Keep your facial expression neutral as you state this everyday task.
Sign 'DOCTOR', then 'GIVE', followed by 'NEW', and end with 'MEDICATION'. This sequence clearly conveys the action of receiving a new medical prescription.
Point to the person to sign 'YOU', sign 'TAKE', and then sign 'MEDICATION'. Remember to raise your eyebrows and lean forward slightly since this is a yes/no question.
Sign 'I', then 'NEED', followed by 'GET', and finally 'MEDICATION'. Keep your facial expression neutral as you state this everyday task.
Sign 'DOCTOR', then 'GIVE', followed by 'NEW', and end with 'MEDICATION'. This sequence clearly conveys the action of receiving a new medical prescription.
Yes, both words use the exact same sign in ASL. Whether you are talking about a prescription medication, over-the-counter medicine, or even a pain reliever, this is the standard sign to use.
Your non-dominant hand should always be the flat base on the bottom. Your dominant hand (the one you write with) should be the one doing the twisting motion on top.
No, this sign is strictly used for medical treatments, prescriptions, and health-related medicines. There are completely different signs used in ASL to refer to recreational or illicit drugs.
