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What is the translation of the medical term 'Doctor' in Spanish?
What is the translation of the medical term 'Doctor' in Spanish?
What is the importance of cultural competence in healthcare?
What is the importance of cultural competence in healthcare?
What is the name of the public healthcare system in Spain?
What is the name of the public healthcare system in Spain?
What is the role of healthcare professionals in Spain?
What is the role of healthcare professionals in Spain?
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What is the purpose of using interpreters and bilingual staff in healthcare?
What is the purpose of using interpreters and bilingual staff in healthcare?
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What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terms?
What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terms?
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What is the translation of the medical procedure 'Physical exam' in Spanish?
What is the translation of the medical procedure 'Physical exam' in Spanish?
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How do you greet a Spanish-speaking patient?
How do you greet a Spanish-speaking patient?
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What is the Spanish translation for 'patient information' in a medical chart?
What is the Spanish translation for 'patient information' in a medical chart?
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What is the correct Spanish phrase to greet a patient?
What is the correct Spanish phrase to greet a patient?
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What is the Spanish translation for 'right' in anatomical directions?
What is the Spanish translation for 'right' in anatomical directions?
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What is the purpose of providing written instructions to patients?
What is the purpose of providing written instructions to patients?
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What is the Spanish translation for 'medications' in a medical chart?
What is the Spanish translation for 'medications' in a medical chart?
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What is the purpose of understanding medical procedures and instructions?
What is the purpose of understanding medical procedures and instructions?
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What is the correct phrase to dismiss a patient in Spanish?
What is the correct phrase to dismiss a patient in Spanish?
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What is the purpose of providing clear instructions during a visit?
What is the purpose of providing clear instructions during a visit?
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Study Notes
Medical Terminology
- Common medical terms and their translations:
- Doctor: médico
- Nurse: enfermera
- Hospital: hospital
- Patient: paciente
- Medication: medicación
- Diagnosis: diagnóstico
- Treatment: tratamiento
- Understanding prefixes, suffixes, and roots in medical terms:
- Example: "hypo-" means under or below, "glyc-" refers to sugar or glucose
Cultural Competence
- Importance of understanding cultural differences in healthcare:
- Recognizing cultural nuances in communication and patient care
- Being aware of cultural beliefs and values related to health and illness
- Strategies for culturally competent care:
- Using interpreters and bilingual staff
- Being sensitive to non-verbal cues and body language
- Involving family members in care decisions
Healthcare Systems
- Overview of the healthcare system in Spain:
- Public healthcare system (Sistema Nacional de Salud)
- Private healthcare system
- Understanding the role of healthcare professionals in Spain:
- Doctors (médicos)
- Nurses (enfermeras)
- Other healthcare professionals (e.g. physiotherapists, radiologists)
Patient Communication
- Basic phrases for communication with Spanish-speaking patients:
- Greetings: "Hola, ¿cómo está?" (Hello, how are you?)
- Introductions: "Soy [name], su médico/enfermera" (I am [name], your doctor/nurse)
- Asking about symptoms: "¿Cuál es su problema?" (What is your problem?)
- Providing instructions: "Necesita tomar [medication] dos veces al día" (You need to take [medication] twice a day)
Medical Procedures
- Common medical procedures and their translations:
- Physical exam: examen físico
- Blood test: análisis de sangre
- Imaging tests: pruebas de imagen (e.g. MRI, CT scan)
- Surgery: cirugía
- Understanding medical procedures and instructions:
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Providing post-procedure care and instructions
Greet and Dismiss the Patient
- Phrases for greeting and dismissing patients:
- Greeting: "Hola, ¿cómo está?" (Hello, how are you?)
- Dismissal: "Gracias por su visita. ¡Hasta luego!" (Thank you for your visit. See you later!)
Chart Creation
- Understanding the importance of accurate chart creation:
- Documenting patient history, diagnoses, and treatments
- Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Common chart sections and their translations:
- Patient information: información del paciente
- Medical history: historia médica
- Medications: medicaciones
- Diagnosis and treatment: diagnóstico y tratamiento
General Anatomy Terms
- Basic anatomy terms and their translations:
- Head: cabeza
- Body: cuerpo
- Heart: corazón
- Lungs: pulmones
- Liver: hígado
- Understanding anatomical directions and locations:
- Right: derecho
- Left: izquierdo
- Up: arriba
- Down: abajo
Action to Follow
- Understanding instructions and follow-up care:
- Follow-up appointments: citas de seguimiento
- Medication regimens: regímenes de medicación
- Lifestyle changes: cambios de estilo de vida
- Providing clear instructions and follow-up care:
- Written instructions: instrucciones escritas
- Verbal instructions: instrucciones verbales
Instructions during Visit
- Phrases for providing instructions during a visit:
- "Necesita tomar [medication] dos veces al día" (You need to take [medication] twice a day)
- "Debe regresar para una cita de seguimiento en [date]" (You need to return for a follow-up appointment on [date])
- "Es importante que siga [dietary or lifestyle changes]" (It's important that you follow [dietary or lifestyle changes])
Instructions post-treatment
- Phrases for providing post-treatment instructions:
- "Necesita descansar por [amount of time]" (You need to rest for [amount of time])
- "Debe evitar [certain activities] por [amount of time]" (You need to avoid [certain activities] for [amount of time])
- "Es importante que siga las instrucciones de cuidado post-operatorio" (It's important that you follow post-operative care instructions)
Payment and Insurance Information
- Understanding payment and insurance options:
- Public healthcare system: Sistema Nacional de Salud
- Private insurance: seguro privado
- Out-of-pocket expenses: gastos de bolsillo
- Phrases for discussing payment and insurance:
- "¿Tiene seguro médico?" (Do you have health insurance?)
- "Cuál es su forma de pago preferida?" (What is your preferred payment method?)
- "Necesita pagar [amount] por la visita hoy" (You need to pay [amount] for the visit today)
Medical Terminology
- Médico means doctor
- Enfermera means nurse
- Hospital means hospital
- Paciente means patient
- Medicación means medication
- Diagnóstico means diagnosis
- Tratamiento means treatment
- Prefixes, suffixes, and roots are used to create medical terms
- "Hypo-" means under or below
- "Glyc-" refers to sugar or glucose
Cultural Competence
- Understanding cultural differences in healthcare is crucial
- Recognize cultural nuances in communication and patient care
- Be aware of cultural beliefs and values related to health and illness
- Strategies for culturally competent care include using interpreters and bilingual staff
- Be sensitive to non-verbal cues and body language
- Involve family members in care decisions
Healthcare Systems
- Spain's healthcare system is divided into public and private systems
- Public healthcare system is called Sistema Nacional de Salud
- Doctors (médicos) and nurses (enfermeras) play key roles in healthcare
Patient Communication
- Basic phrases for communication with Spanish-speaking patients
- Greetings: "Hola, ¿cómo está?" (Hello, how are you?)
- Introductions: "Soy [name], su médico/enfermera" (I am [name], your doctor/nurse)
- Asking about symptoms: "¿Cuál es su problema?" (What is your problem?)
- Providing instructions: "Necesita tomar [medication] dos veces al día" (You need to take [medication] twice a day)
Medical Procedures
- Common medical procedures and their translations
- Physical exam: examen físico
- Blood test: análisis de sangre
- Imaging tests: pruebas de imagen (e.g. MRI, CT scan)
- Surgery: cirugía
- Preparing patients for procedures
- Providing post-procedure care and instructions
Greet and Dismiss the Patient
- Phrases for greeting and dismissing patients
- Greeting: "Hola, ¿cómo está?" (Hello, how are you?)
- Dismissal: "Gracias por su visita. ¡Hasta luego!" (Thank you for your visit. See you later!)
Chart Creation
- Accurate chart creation is essential
- Documenting patient history, diagnoses, and treatments
- Maintaining confidentiality and HIPAA compliance
- Common chart sections and their translations
- Patient information: información del paciente
- Medical history: historia médica
- Medications: medicaciones
- Diagnosis and treatment: diagnóstico y tratamiento
General Anatomy Terms
- Basic anatomy terms and their translations
- Head: cabeza
- Body: cuerpo
- Heart: corazón
- Lungs: pulmones
- Liver: hígado
- Understanding anatomical directions and locations
- Right: derecho
- Left: izquierdo
- Up: arriba
- Down: abajo
Action to Follow
- Understanding instructions and follow-up care
- Follow-up appointments: citas de seguimiento
- Medication regimens: regímenes de medicación
- Lifestyle changes: cambios de estilo de vida
- Providing clear instructions and follow-up care
- Written instructions: instrucciones escritas
- Verbal instructions: instrucciones verbales
Instructions during Visit
- Phrases for providing instructions during a visit
- "Necesita tomar [medication] dos veces al día" (You need to take [medication] twice a day)
- "Debe regresar para una cita de seguimiento en [date]" (You need to return for a follow-up appointment on [date])
- "Es importante que siga [dietary or lifestyle changes]" (It's important that you follow [dietary or lifestyle changes])
Instructions post-treatment
- Phrases for providing post-treatment instructions
- "Necesita descansar por [amount of time]" (You need to rest for [amount of time])
- "Debe evitar [certain activities] por [amount of time]" (You need to avoid [certain activities] for [amount of time])
- "Es importante que siga las instrucciones de cuidado post-operatorio" (It's important that you follow post-operative care instructions)
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Test your knowledge of medical terminology, including common medical terms and their translations, as well as the importance of cultural competence in healthcare.
