
Spanish and the Medical Interview
A Textbook for Clinically Relevant Medical Spanish
- 2nd Edition - June 10, 2015
- Author: Pilar Ortega
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 3 7 1 1 4 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 3 7 1 5 6 - 8
- eBook ISBN:9 7 8 - 0 - 3 2 3 - 3 7 1 5 7 - 5
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Request a sales quoteFocusing 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.
- Understand the nuts and bolts of better communication through Spanish grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, sample interview questions, and helpful interview techniques.
- Pocket size allows for quick reference in an easily accessible format.
- 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
- No. of pages: 512
- Language: English
- Edition: 2
- Published: June 10, 2015
- Imprint: Elsevier
- Paperback ISBN: 9780323371148
- eBook ISBN: 9780323371568
- eBook ISBN: 9780323371575
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