An introduction to Spanish for health care workers : communication and culture / Robert O. Chase and Clarisa B. Medina de Chase.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chase, Robert O., 1955- author.

Medina de Chase, Clarisa B., 1963- author.

Language:

English

Spanish

Subjects (All):

Spanish language--Conversation and phrase books (for medical personnel).

Spanish language.

Spanish language--Textbooks for foreign speakers--English.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (414 p.)

Edition:

Fourth edition.

Place of Publication:

New Haven, Connecticut : Yale University Press, 2012.

Language Note:

Text in English and Spanish.

Summary:

Now in its fourth edition, this widely used textbook is designed for students with little or no formal background in Spanish. Using online videos, readings, exercises, and activities such as role play and improvisation, it introduces the grammar structures and specialized medical vocabulary and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals need to communicate effectively with the growing Spanish-speaking population. In addition, rich cultural notes explain Latino customs and communication styles. NEW TO THE FOURTH EDITION: * Embellished full-color design with 174 illustrations and 275 classroom activities * Expanded lexicon, condensed grammar, and more target-language content * Audio program that can be accessed via QR codes in the text * A companion Web site with video program, self-correcting quizzes, downloadable graphics, and classroom activity sheets

Contents:

Intro

Contents

Scope and Sequence

Preface

Acknowledgments

Introduction

CHAPTER 1 «Buenos días, soy el doctor»

CHAPTER 2 «¿Cómo está usted?»

CHAPTER 3 «¿Qué le pasa?»

CHAPTER 4 El recepcionista

CHAPTER 5 La familia

CHAPTER 6 La farmacia

CHAPTER 7 La nutrición y las dietas

CHAPTER 8 El examen físico

CHAPTER 9 «¿Qué pasó?»

CHAPTER 10 Padecimientos e historia médica

CHAPTER 11 Internamientos, odontología y la salud mental

CHAPTER 12 Maternidad y la protección sexual

Appendix 1: El abecedario (The Spanish Alphabet)

Appendix 2: A Guide to Some Irregular and Stem-Changing Verbs

English to Spanish Glossary

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

Spanish to English Glossary

Answer Key to Ejercicios

Illustration Credits

Index

Y.

Notes:

Includes index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

0-300-18232-5

OCLC:

957126783