Learn Spanish for physical therapy and primary care. In this clinical encounter in Spanish, a woman carpenter presents to the clinic with a sore shoulder. This original dialogue for this podcast was provided by one of our listeners Burke Gurney. Burke just traveled to Mexico where he worked with other physical therapists. Check out his […]
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Chest Pain – Asking About Pain in Spanish
Evaluating Chest Pain in Spanish Learn key phrases for asking about pain in Spanish. In this clinical encounter, you will hear a doctor ask about the quality of the pain, its location, and what makes it worse. We then practice interpreting the key phrases into Spanish.
Lyme Disease – A Clinical Dialogue in Spanish
Lyme disease is endemic to Northern Minnesota, where I first started practicing as a doctor. Along with the beautiful summer days come las garrapatas (ticks). I once took care of a camp counselor from Mexico with tick-borne disease, which gave me the idea for this lesson. It provides a great opportunity to practice describing symptoms of […]
Describing Our Skin in Spanish
This is a more basic audio lesson that covers useful vocabulary for describing our skin in Spanish. Learn how to describe rashes, spots, lumps, bumps, and injuries in Spanish.
Fever and a Rash – A Call to the Clinic in Spanish
Listen to a telephone call about a fever and rash in Spanish. A mother calls the clinic concerned about her child, who appears fussy and has developed a fever with spots on her skin.
Diagnosis of Diabetes in Spanish
Listen to a clinical encounter where Mrs. Sánchez is diagnosed with diabetes in Spanish. They discuss her blood sugar results and next steps.
Asthma Dialogue in Spanish
Listen to a dialogue about asthma in Spanish. This clinical encounter takes place in Latin America. Mrs. Ramírez brings her daughter to the clinic when she notices her daughter is having trouble breathing. Member? Access the premium series Asthma
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Spanish
Mrs. Ortiz presents to the clinic with pain in her wrist. Listen for the following Key Words: – Tingling – Radiate (e.g.”Does the pain radiate into your hand?”)
Scene of a Car Accident in Spanish
Scene of a Car Accident in Spanish In this lesson, you will hear an EMT respond at the scene of a car accident. Listen as he evaluates her mental status and neurological function and looks for signs of internal injury.
Greeting Patient for Lab Appointment – Medical Receptionist in Spanish
Be a medical receptionist in Spanish. Greet a patient, request that s/he fills out a form, and ask about medical insurance in Spanish.
Stroke in Spanish
Doña Luisa presents to the ER unable to speakListen to this clinical encounter about a stroke in Spanish. Doña Luisa is weak on one side and unable to speak. The ER doctor must obtain most of the history from her daughter. Listen to how the doctor asks about weakness, balance, and the onset of symptoms. […]
Gynecological Exam in Spanish
This lesson introduces our Spanish for Women’s Health series. You will hear the doctor take a reproductive health history and perform a gynecological exam in Spanish. Listen for words pertaining to Women’s Health, like pregnancy, miscarriage and menstrual cramps. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE Continue Reading