LibraryGuides: Spanish for Healthcare Professionals: Books &amp; eBooks

General Reference

General Medical Spanish

An introduction to Spanish for health care workers : communication and culture by Robert O. Chase Now in its third edition, this widely used textbook is designed for students with little or no formal background in Spanish. It provides the necessary language and vocabulary to facilitate better communication between health care providers and the growing Spanish-speaking community. This classroom text uses readings, exercises, and interactive activities such as challenging and enjoyable improvisation to integrate structure, Spanish medical vocabulary, and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists, and allied health professionals need most. Rich cultural notes explain Latino customs and communication styles.
ISBN: 0300182325
Publication Date: 2012
McGraw-Hill Education Complete Medical Spanish, Third Edition by Joanna Rios; José Fernández Torres; Tamara Ríos; José Fernández Torres; Tamara Ríos Each chapter of this bestselling program features vocabulary, key phrases, dialogs based on common medical situations, and exercises that reinforce understanding and build confidence. No prior knowledge of Spanish is necessary. Start now and in no time you'll fluently interview patients, conduct exams, and provide follow-up instructions. This Premium Third Edition features support materials in the McGraw-Hill Language Lab app: Sets of flashcards for all the vocabulary lists in the book (over 2,000 terms) Audio recordings of all the dialogs and monologs from the book.
ISBN: 9780071841887
Publication Date: 2015-07-13

English/Spanish Dictionaries

In addition to our eBooks (we've included a few highlights below!), each of our library locations has access to at least one English-Spanish/Spanish-English dictionary in print format. Search our catalog, JaySearch, to see what is available to loan!

Pocket Oxford Spanish dictionary Diccionario Oxford compact : English-Spanish, 4e by Nicholas Rollin This dictionary covers over 90,000 words and phrases and contains 130,000 translations. It contains words dealing with age, time, countries and sport and gives you words connected with business, computing and current affairs.
ISBN: 9780191739538
Publication Date: 2009
Dictionary of Ophthalmology (English - Spanish / Spanish - English) by Kenneth Allen Hornak Over 24,000 entries - example sentences provided in both languages. Exhaustive reference work embracing all aspects of ophthalmology: anatomy, physiology, and pathology of the eye; ophthalmic surgery, ocular pharmacology, clinical ophthalmology, retinology, ocular oncology, neuro-ophthalmology, pediatric ophthalmology, orthoptics, ophthalmic instruments, optometry, contactology, vision science, and more... Includes bilingual tables and appendices.
ISBN: 0986005835
Publication Date: 2016-01-01

Anatomy

Fundamentos de anatomía con orientación clínica 5 ed. by Keith L. Moore Fundamentos de anatomía con orientación clínica presenta en un formato conciso, amigable y de fácil lectura los principios básicos de la anatomía clínica para estudiantes y profesionales de ciencias de la salud y disciplinas relacionadas. La obra incluye los diferentes elementos que la han caracterizado desde casi 25 años: cuadros azules de correlación clínica, excelentes ilustraciones, y ejemplos de diagnóstico por la imagen que establecen de forma precisa la importancia de la anatomía en el diagnóstico clínico en la atención primaria a la salud, la cirugía y la medicina de urgencias.
ISBN: 9788416654451
Publication Date: 2015
Atlas de Anatomía Humana 7 ed. by Frank H. Netter Nueva edición del atlas de anatomía humana concebido desde una perspectiva clínica gracias a las incomparables ilustraciones Netter y "estilo Netter" de la mano del magnífico ilustrador, Carlos Machado. Esta edición cuenta con el valor añadido de contar con un prólogo a la edición española elaborado por el Dr. Manuel Arteaga Martínez, Presidente de la Sociedad Panamericana de Anatomía, (2013-2019),Profesor Titular de Biología del Desarrollo y Anatomía de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Autónoma de México y Profesor Titular de Biología del Desarrollo de la Escuela de Medicina de la Universidad Panamericana en Ciudad de México. La obra incluye una nueva sección introductoria que contiene ilustraciones de cuerpo entero que muestran la anatomía de superficie, los vasos sanguíneos, los nervios y los vasos linfáticos. Proporcionan por primera vez, una imagen completa del cuerpo humano. Otra novedad a destacar es que, al final de cada sección, se incluyen tablas que destacan las estructuras más habitualmente lesionadas, así como otras de relevancia clínica. Estas tablas proporcionan a los estudiantes resúmenes de consulta rápida, organizados por sistemas corporales, e incluyen referencias a las láminas donde pueden observarse mejor las estructuras estudiadas.
ISBN: 9788491135463
Publication Date: 2019

Interviewing

Spanish and the Medical Interview : A Textbook for Clinically Relevant Medical Spanish by Mária del Pilar Ortega Hernández 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 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.
ISBN: 0323371566
Publication Date: 2016
Yes/No Medical Spanish Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical Spanish by Tina M. Kaufman; Ticiano Alegre Communicate more effectively with your Spanish speaking patients. This book translates A & P and other healthcare scenarios you encounter everyday into questions that require only "yes" or "no" responses.
ISBN: 1282526375
Publication Date: 2010-01-01

By Specialty

Advanced Healthcare Spanish Language and Culture
An open access, third-year specialized Healthcare Spanish Language textbook.

Essential Spanish for Pharmacy, 3e - electronic edition - coming soon!

Medical Spanish for Nurses : A Self-Teaching Guide by Soledad Traverso, PhD; Laurie Urraro, PhD; Patty Pasky McMahon, PhD, CRNP Designed for those with no previous experience speaking Spanish, this guide provides nurses, other medical professionals, and students with the tools to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Online audio is available to provide correct pronunciation and prepare learners for a wide array of medical situations. Using a step-by-step approach with plenty of examples, the text enables readers to quickly develop their Spanish knowledge. Question and response scenarios, vocabulary quizzes, anatomy identification, summary exercises, and dialogue reinforce and expedite learning.
ISBN: 9780826132956
Publication Date: 2017

Spanish for Healthcare & Related Fields
An open access, second-year specialized Healthcare Spanish Language textbook.

Spanish for Pediatric Medicine, 3e by Edward L. Machtinger (Afterword by); Peter A. Nigrovic; Janice A. Lowe (Editor) Spanish for Pediatric Medicine features a quick-reference design that enables the user to rapidly identify and explore common medical situations. English and Spanish equivalents are shown side-by-side for quick reference. This convenient guide includes translations for virtually every type of patient visit. General examinations, Bright Futures stage discussions, emergency department interactions, and terms for discussing specific body systems (hematology, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.) are provided. This convenient resource fits right in your pocket for use throughout the day as you travel between departments or exam rooms. Also included are translations for discussing issues such as developmental milestones, obesity prevention, and lead toxicity screening along with commonly used expressions to help clinicians better connect with patients and parents. This 3rd edition is completely updated and is consistent with the newest Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 4th edition content. Visit-specific translations for the 31 age-based visits reflect the organization of the guidelines as well.
ISBN: 1610021398
Publication Date: 2019
Spanish for the Occupational Therapist by Asiya Nieves Spanish for the Occupational Therapist: Bridging the Communication Barrier is a comprehensive book that translates vocabulary, sentences, and phrases from English to Spanish to improve your communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients. This book will teach occupational therapist to: perform an evaluation and reevaluation, give commands, identify vocabulary and verbs relevant to the scope of occupational therapy, and much, much more. This book also has a section on pediatrics for therapist whom work with children. Whether you are an occupational therapist looking to better your communication with your Spanish speaking patients or want to go and volunteer overseas, this is the book for you. Written by a therapist to meet your communication needs.
ISBN: 9781500658816
Publication Date: 2014-09-27
Spanish for the Physical Therapist by Asiya Nieves Spanish for the Physical Therapist: Bridging the Communication Barrier is a comprehensive book that translates vocabulary, sentences, and phrases from English to Spanish to improve your communication skills with Spanish-speaking patients. This book will teach physical therapist to: perform an evaluation and reevaluation, give commands, identify vocabulary and verbs relevant to the scope of physical therapy, and much, much more. This book even has a section on pediatrics for therapist whom work with children. Whether you are a physical therapist looking to better your communication with your Spanish speaking patients or want to go and volunteer overseas, this is the book for you.Written by a physical therapist to meet your communication needs.
ISBN: 9781490901541
Publication Date: 2013-10-30