Hospitalized

Dan   Saturday, October 16, 2004, 23:49 GMT
I have to make an story and i'm stuck in a part,
one of the characters call to a hospital to find out if
one of his friends is there. When the receptionist
pick up the phone he's supposed to ask if his friend is there.
But i really don't know what's the best way.

"I'd like to know if someone with the name ???

any advice would be appreciated.
mjd   Sunday, October 17, 2004, 00:11 GMT
Person: "Hi, I'd like to find out if my friend has been admitted."

Receptionist: "What's the name?"

Person: "Joe Smith"