Manual for health care professionals with little or no previous experience in the Spanish language. Includes study tips, pronunciation guides, and words and phrases most likely to be used in a health care setting.

Spanish in Health Care fills an important gap by offering a panoramic overview of the research on Spanish in health settings that is emerging from a variety of disciplines. Synthesizing research from diverse disciplines such as sociolinguistics, discourse analysis, health services research, behavioral health research, health policy and administration, and social epidemiology, the volume offers a uniquely unified approach to the subject of Spanish in healthcare. This volume will be of interest to researchers in Spanish linguistics, sociolinguistics, health communication, and languages for specific purposes.

This handbook and accompanying CD have been designed to help dentists, dental hygienists, and other dental personnel communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Intended for novice learners as well as those who need to polish their rusty high school Spanish,Paso a Pasocan be used in emergency situations or as a source of phrases to make routine visits more comfortable for patients--or anywhere between those extremes. The book includes aspects of Latino culture vital for any dental professional as well as key dental health phrases and useful grammar.Paso a Pasofocuses on learning, practicing, and speaking both standard and colloquial Spanish for an office setting. The accompanying CD presents dialogues in which Latino patients interact with health professionals using a variety of accents and levels of fluency. Like the book, the CD will be useful in workshops, work-site training, and individual learning. The chapter structure permits work-site training of an hour a day for six weeks. The CD will not be sold separately. FromPaso a Paso/Step by Step, Chapter Two "In Latin America, more than one last name is used to describe family relationships. Latino names consist of a first and middle name, or "given names," followed by the father's last name, followed by the mother's paternal surname--in that order. Many people shorten their names by using only an initial for the maternal surname. For example, in the story, Marco's name would be written Marco Antonio Hernández Calderón or Marco Hernández C. So, the surname by which official records are kept is the first surname "It is important for Americans and Latinos to understand these differences, to record the correct surname on dental records, consistently. Among Latinos, the first last name is the equivalent of a last name in the US."

Do you know what studies have shown to improve the outcome of patient care? To deliver quality care in the patient's language! The Spanish-speaking population growing rapidly and the number of people who need your help is only going to increase. Providing world-class medical care is challenging enough without the language barrier, not to mention all the stress involved in emergency situations. We understand you - There's no worse feeling than embarrassing yourself every time someone asks you to explain in Spanish different symptoms, diagnoses or tests and you have no clue how to say it. And in some cases this communication barrier could be the difference between life or death. ‘How do I get out of this situation?’, You may ask yourself, but have yet to find a straight-forward answer. Until now. Learn Medical Spanish in 100 Days is jam packed with medical terminology to get you communicating with patients fast! Inside you'll discover a series of common real world Spanish and English dialogues so you're prepared for nearly any situation. Additionally, each day consists of 10 new words and phrases to help you tear down the language barrier and provide top-notch care to your Spanish-speaking patients. Just imagine how effortless speaking Spanish will be for you after reading this book. Your confidence and ability to effectively communicate with native Spanish-speakers will dramatically improve. Why Learn Medical Spanish? Here Is A Preview Of What You'll Learn... -Expand your medical Spanish vocabulary -Be able to gather important information from patients and facilitate patient orientation -Convey health information to patients -Inform and instruct about procedures -Make a connection with patients and families -Prepare the patient for treatment or discharge -Expand your basic understanding of the language -Much, much more! Building a strong foundation of vocabulary is critical to your improvement and reaching fluency. We guarantee you that this book is packed with vocabulary and phrases that you can start using today. Whether you're an EMT, nurse, doctor, dentist or even a medical assistant - this book is for you! Download your copy today! Check Out What Others Are Saying... Excellent book for someone in the health care field. I am a nurse who has to give patients instructions in Spanish everyday. This book comes in very handy for me. I love it. -Michelle Very helpful. It's great to have the pronunciation spelled out. -Jerry Even now as a senior citizen it seems I've been studying Spanish most of my life. This book is particularly helpful for medical "situations" such as "Where does it hurt?", "What is the intensity of the pain?" etc. -Richard A godsend for helping me refresh my Spanish. -Ollie What are you waiting for? Scroll back up and click the buy button to get your copy right now!

This book is designed to help doctors, nurses, and medical assistants communicate in Spanish with Latino patients and their families who have little or no command of English. Fully updated text includes the addition of vocabulary for informing families about patients' medical care or death; instructing patients on how to navigate online forms; a sample disclosure and consent form in both Spanish and English; and a new section on working with medical interpreters. Every Spanish word in the book is followed by its phonetic pronunciation. The book also provides easy-to-follow tips on understanding colloquial spoken Spanish. Author William Harvey concentrates on words and phrases likely to be used in a medical setting. True-to-life dialogues dramatize situations pertaining to pregnancy, broken bones, pediatric care, heart and lung diseases, pharmacy prescriptions, and much more.

Designed specifically with mental health professionals in mind, The Bilingual Counselor’s Guide to Spanish is perfect for counselors interested in expanding their client base and language skill set. Featuring terminology and cultural phrases specific to the mental health profession, this text offers an easy introduction to both the Spanish language and interfacing with Spanish-speaking clients in a counseling setting. Sections of useful and practical vocabulary are followed by ¡Practique! sections, which enable to reader to put his or her developing skills to use. These sections are augmented by case studies in English and Spanish, as well as brief overviews of Latino history, customs, and social manners that will greatly enhance any counselor’s depth of interaction with Spanish-speaking clients. For counselors who want to communicate with the large and rapidly expanding population of Spanish speakers in the United States, or for those who are simply interested in developing or improving their Spanish-language skills, The Bilingual Counselor’s Guide to Spanish is the place to start.

Building Communities and Making Connections explores areas of academic and community engagement, through various studies that include community service learning, and the development and implementation of university programs that contain a community dimension. Academic endeavors have long been seen as separate from the realities of local and regional communities. This book closes the gap by looking at ways in which both academia and the communities its serves can collaborate to create authentic and applied learning environments.