Spanish and the Medical Interview

A Textbook for Clinically Relevant Medical Spanish

2nd Edition - June 10, 2015
Imprint: Elsevier
Author: Pilar Ortega
Language: English
Paperback ISBN:
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Focusing on communication needs in real-world clinical situations, Dr. Pilar Ortega’s updated edition of this practical text helps you address today’s growing demand for Spanish-speaking physicians and healthcare workers. This pocket-sized resource provides basic Spanish skills, sample interview questions, relevant cultural information, and more, in addition to online videos of physician-patient interactions, interactive self-assessment tools, and clinical vignettes. You’ll find exactly what you need to develop better physician-patient communication skills, increase your cultural competence, and make better clinical decisions in your practice.

Cover image
Title page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Preface
Preface to the first edition
Video Table of Contents
User’s Guide
Objectives
Chapter Overview
Sections
Chapter Summary & Assessment
Appendix
Abbreviations
Recommended References for the Reader
Chapter 1: Basics of Conversational Spanish
Chapter Overview
Section 1.1 Pronunciation
Section 1.2 Syntax and Grammar
Section 1.3 Verb Conjugation
Section 1.4 Addressing the Patient: Tú versus Usted
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for the Clinical Encounter
Chapter Overview
Section 2.1 General Greetings
Section 2.2 Addressing the Patient
Section 2.3 Provider’s Introduction
Section 2.4 Extended Introduction: Getting to Know the Patient
Section 2.5 Setting the Agenda
Comprehension
Chapter 3: History of the Present Illness
Chapter Overview
Section 3.1 Basic Anatomy
Section 3.2 Chief Complaint
Section 3.3 History of the Present Illness
Comprehension
Chapter 4: Past Medical History and Review of Systems
Chapter Overview
Section 4.1 Past Medical History of Chronic Diseases
Section 4.2 Past Medical History of Acute Diseases
Section 4.3 Past Surgical History
Section 4.4 Review of Systems
Chapter 5: Medications and Drug Effects
Chapter Overview
Section 5.1 Medication History
Section 5.2 Allergy History
Section 5.3 Medication Instructions
Section 5.4 Drug Side Effects
Section 5.5 Diabetes Medication
Chapter 6: Family History
Chapter Overview
Section 6.1 Naming Family Members
Section 6.2 Talking about Family Life and Health
Section 6.3 Family History
Comprehension
Chapter 7: Social and Sexual History
Chapter Overview
Section 7.1 Assuring the Patient of Confidentiality
Section 7.2 Social History
Section 7.3 Travel History and Special Exposures
Section 7.4 Substance Use History
Section 7.5 Sexual History
Section 7.6 Review of Reproductive Systems
Social History
Substance Use
Sexual History
Chapter 8: Mental Health and Cognition
Chapter Overview
Section 8.1 General Mental Health
Section 8.2 Spirituality and Health
Section 8.3 Cognitive Assessment
Section 8.4 Psychiatric History and Review of Systems
Chapter 9: Preventive Health and Nutrition
Chapter Overview
Section 9.1 Access to Preventive Medical Care
Section 9.2 Preventive Routine Screening Tests
Section 9.3 Adult Immunization History
Section 9.4 Exercise and Adult Safety Screening
Section 9.5 Diet History
Section 9.6 Body Mass Index, Special Diets, and Recommendations
Chapter 10: Pediatrics
Chapter Overview
Section 10.1 Addressing the Pediatric Patient
Section 10.2 Pregnancy, Delivery, and Neonatal History
Section 10.3 Developmental History
Section 10.4 Pediatric Safety
Section 10.5 Immunization History
Section 10.6 Infant Diet
Section 10.7 Common Pediatric Illnesses
Comprehension
Chapter 11: Physical Examination
Chapter Overview
Section 10.1 General Physical Examination
Section 11.2 Specialized Physical Examination
Section 11.3 Physical Findings
Comprehension
Chapter 12: Procedures and Informed Consent
Chapter Overview
Section 12.1 Informed Consent
Section 12.2 Discussing Common Procedures
Section 12.3 Discussing Emergent Procedures
Section 12.4 Advance Directives
Chapter 13: Impression and Plan
Chapter Overview
Section 13.1 Physician’s Impression
Section 13.2 Plan of Care: Additional Testing
Section 13.3 Plan of Care: Treatment and Follow-up
Section 13.4 Discussing Test Results
Section 13.5 Delivering Bad News
Section 13.6 System-Based Summary of Impression and Plan
Section 13.7 Concluding the Visit
Comprehension
Student Consult Features
Chapter 14: Knowing Your Limitations: When and How to Use a Medical Interpreter
Chapter Overview
Section 14.1 When to Use a Medical Interpreter
Section 14.2 Types of Medical Interpretation
Section 14.3 Working Effectively with a Medical Interpreter
Appendix
Abbreviated Spanish Medical Interview Guide
Extended Spanish Medical Interview Guide
Answer Key
Chapter 1: Basics of Conversational Spanish
Chapter 2: Setting the Stage for the Clinical Encounter
Chapter 3: History of the Present Illness
Chapter 4: Past Medical History and Review of Systems
Chapter 5: Medications and Drug Effects
Chapter 6: Family History
Chapter 7: Social and Sexual History
Chapter 8: Mental Health and Cognition
Chapter 9: Preventive Health and Nutrition
Chapter 10: Pediatrics
Chapter 11: Physical Examination
Chapter 12: Procedures and Informed Consent
Chapter 13: Impression and Plan
Chapter 14: Knowing Your Limitations: When and How to Use a Medical Interpreter
Bibliography
Index

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