An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture

by Robert O. Chase, Clarisa B. Medina De Chase

For health care providers who wish to learn Spanish to effectively communicate with patients, this book offers an excellent first course in the language. It is a classroom text that uses readings, exercises, and interactive activities to integrate the Spanish medical vocabulary, grammar, and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists and medical technicians most need. Rich cultural notes explain Hispanic customs and communication styles. This second edition provides an expanded lexicon, a more concise, graphic presentation of structure, added communicative activities, and a workbook section to consolidate learning and promote writing skills. Also included with the book is a 72-minute CD audio program integrated with each of the lessons, which develops listening skills and guides pronounciation.

352 pages, Paperback

First published July 11, 1998

Reviews

[Carly · Rating 3 out of 5]

I picked up this book after I had to do a counseling intake in Spanish...and there were definitely some words I didn't now. Although I was after this book for a review of Spanish and then for some specific counselor-friendly vocab that I'll need, it was good for the review, but there was only one chapter on mental health. The rest related to mostly doctor (MD) patient interactions, which were still good to read and review. :)

I still want a "Spanish for Schools" or "Spanish for Counselors" book--if you find one, let me know!

[Marnie S. Angulo Delgado, B.A., CMI]

This resource forms part of my Interpreter/Translator library.