For healthcare professionals working with Spanish-speaking patients, it is important to understand how to refer to both specialists and their corresponding specialties or departments. This blog post will guide you […]
For healthcare professionals working with Spanish-speaking patients, it’s important to know how to communicate medical terms accurately. One common term you may need is “CAT scan.” In Spanish, this is
Understanding how to communicate about mental health conditions in Spanish is crucial for providing comprehensive care to Spanish-speaking patients. PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition that can significantly
Effective communication with Spanish-speaking patients is vital in providing high-quality healthcare. One important term you may need to use is “screening.” In Spanish, there are two commonly used words for
As a healthcare professional, communicating effectively with Spanish-speaking patients is essential, especially when discussing medical conditions such as burns. Understanding the correct terminology and its usage can help provide clearer
As healthcare professionals, it’s crucial to understand and clearly communicate the difference between “actividad física” (physical activity) and “ejercicio” (exercise) to our patients. This knowledge can positively influence how patients
Understanding the different hormonal birth control methods is crucial for medical professionals. If you’re learning Spanish and working in the medical field, knowing these terms and their explanations can help
Few things make a new mom more nervous than the question of whether or not their newborn is getting enough breastmilk. And if baby doesn’t naturally latch easy, breastfeeding can
As a healthcare professional, clear communication with your patients is crucial, especially when discussing something as significant as pain. For English speakers working with Spanish-speaking patients, mastering key phrases can
Talking about menstruation can be uncomfortable for some people, but it is an important part of women’s health that should be discussed openly and without shame. There are several ways
When working in the medical field, clear communication is essential, especially when interacting with Spanish-speaking patients. Understanding how to describe various conditions accurately can significantly improve patient care. Today, we’ll
Whether you’re discussing a personal experience, a medical context, or just expanding your vocabulary, knowing how to say “to give birth” and “labor” in Spanish will be invaluable. We’ll cover
Being able to express empathy is crucial for building a good relationship with your Spanish-speaking patients and providing quality care. Here are some Spanish phrases that will help you communicate
You might have encountered the word “care” and found yourself puzzled by its various translations in Spanish. In this guide, we’ll unravel the intricacies of “care” in Spanish, exploring its
Are you a healthcare professional or a medical student navigating the complexities of communication with Spanish-speaking patients? Then, you might have encountered the common linguistic trap between two seemingly similar
Most people don’t like shots and getting stuck with needles, right? So, when you need to give shots and start IVs it’s great to be able to explain what you’re
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning how to measure your blood sugar level in Spanish: Medir el nivel de azúcar en sangre. Here is the Measuring Blood Sugar Level
Here is the Growth Charts in Spanish lesson I taught to the Facebook group: This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on explaining growth charts in Spanish with your Spanish speaking patients. Ever struggle
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on how to talk to children in Spanish. When working with adults, you’re always using the “usted” form of verbs, but in the clinical setting
This Free Medical Spanish lesson focuses on discussing headaches in Spanish: el dolor de cabeza. In this lesson, we’re discussing stress headaches, migraines, cluster headaches, sinus pain, strokes, concussions and vision
In this post, we focus on how to give instructions to both men and women to collect a clean urine sample (commonly called “clean catch”). Read below and watch the instructional video
How to Manage the Most Frequently Used Verb Conjugations in Spanish for Healthcare Workers. Verbs are are the glue that hold a language together and create meaning. A pure vocabulary-based
Do you ever have to educate new parents about safe sleep recommendations? We all know that the “back to sleep & belly to play” campaign has had a great effect
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning how assess child abuse and neglect in Spanish. This is a delicate topic requested by a community member who wanted to know the
Do you ever have to take vital signs or communicate to your patients about them in Spanish? In the hospital setting you may have your patients hooked up to the
Here is the Fall Prevention in Spanish lesson I taught to the Facebook group: This medical Spanish lesson focuses on talking about fall prevention in Spanish, both at home and at the
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on Active Listening, Empathizing & Summarizing Patient Complaints in Spanish. You’re going to learn useful phrases and vocabulary for showing understanding and managing difficult
If you’re anything like me (as a Spanish learner), it’s the pesky little words that can leave you feeling a little confused and frustrated at times. The personal “A” in
If you work with men past the age of 50 years old, you have probably had the occasion to discuss enlarged prostate, or BPH – Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Wondering how
Use these 9 Spanish Question words and chit chat topics to build rapport with your Spanish-speaking patients. Whenever we survey our medical Spanish community, one of the top 3 reasons
This Medical Spanish lesson focuses on understanding the 3 Ps of Hospital Nursing in Spanish: Pain, Potty, and Position. These 3 Ps are the most common things a nurse has
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Here is the Abdominal Pain in Spanish lesson I taught to the Facebook group: Subscribe to our YouTube Channel to see all of our lessons and get the latest videos right
How to explain A1C tests and results to your patients in Spanish? According to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, The A1C test is a blood test
Easy phrases to communicate at home care instructions after minor procedures. In this post you’ll learn how to… Here is the video lesson on care instructions in Spanish after minor
Have you been looking for an ethical and sustainable opportunity to do some clinical work abroad? If so, MissionCMEcuador is accepting providers and Spanish/English interpreters to join its next trip. I’ve
Chronic pelvic pain can be a complicated topic to discuss, let alone Spanish! In this lesson you’ll learn how to describe chronic pelvic pain symptoms, causes and treatment options in
Work on your listening comprehension in Spanish and learn about diabetes and hypertension in Costa Rica! Doctor Carla and Nurse Rebeca asked our Medical Spanish Immersion group this past winter
Work on your listening comprehension in Spanish and learn about the mental health situation in Costa Rica! Comprehension Questions from the conversation: Learn the lesson vocabulary with this quizlet vocab
Do you ever have to discuss periods, menstrual cramps and menstrual bleeding in Spanish? If so, this medical Spanish video is perfect for you. In this lesson, you’ll learn …
This free Medical Spanish lesson focuses on learning and understanding the use of the Regular Present Tense Verbs in Spanish for healthcare context. Here is the video lesson about the
Do you ever have to discuss Pap tests or colposcopies in Spanish? How about abnormal Pap test results? Here is a brief lesson to guide you: Here is some essential
Medical Spanish Tú commands are a little bit tricky. When you work with kids in the clinical setting, you use commands all the time. Simple things like: “open your mouth”,
Healthcare workers learning Spanish need to get comfortable with Spanish formal commands. Whether you’re giving hand washing instructions, talking about how to take medications, or simply directing someone to follow
The conditional tense verb conjugation in Spanish gives you the ability to add the subtle message that you “would” or “could” do something. It’s an important tense for sharing a
The present perfect verb tense is quite possibly one of the most helpful tenses when speaking Spanish to patients in a clinical / medical context. It allows you to ask
The Imperfect past tense in Spanish is one of the easiest tenses to conjugate; there are very few irregulars and no stem changers. But that doesn’t make this tense “easy”
One of the hardest aspects of the Preterite past tense in Spanish is conjugating the irregular verbs. They’re irregular by nature, which means they don’t necessarily follow any helpful patterns
You don’t get too far in a conversation before you start using the past tense in clinical conversations. Patients are telling their stories about how they ended up in front
Coping strategies in Spanish are “Estrategias de afrontamiento”. This week, as I was preparing to have a coping strategies talk with one of my daughters who was having a rough
