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Spanish for COVID-19

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¡Estamos juntos en esto! 

Many of us will be taking care of Spanish-speaking patients with COVID-19 caused by the new coronavirus. 

Free Spanish for COVID-19 lessons

Therefore, we are making new "Spanish for COVID19" lessons. We will continue to add more based on feedback from listeners. Espero que les sea de utilidad. Please leave comments if you have questions or suggestions. ¡Gracias!

Lessons on the flu are now free to all

Since COVID-19 causes a flu like illness, we have also made our Medical Spanish lessons covering the symptoms, transmission and complications of the flu free to all. We hope you find these audio lessons useful.  

COVID19 vs The Flu

Remember, breathing problems are more common in COVID19. The most common symptoms of COVID19 are: 


  • Fiebre (fever)
  • Tos seca (dry cough)
  • Dificultad para respirar (trouble breathing)

You can learn more at coronavirus.gov in Spanish and English.

Free Spanish for COVID19 Lessons: 

Q&A in Spanish on COVID19 - Prevención y cuarentena

Elizabeth and I recorded a Q&A in Spanish about how to prevent spread and what to do if you get sick. 

COVID19 - Prevención - Review

Vocabulary and phrases for talking with our patients and the community about the symptoms of COVID19 and how to prevent the spread of the virus. 

COVID19 - Cuarentena - Review

Practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about what to do if you get ill, when to seek medical attention, and how to self-quarantine at home. 

Detección - Testing for COVID19 in Spanish

We practice discussing who should be tested while supplies are limited and performing a nasopharyngeal swab test in Spanish.

Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish

We review the vocabulary of symptoms listed by the CDC and then practice asking questions and discussing these symptoms in Spanish. 

Vital Talk on Testing and Triage for COVID19

We practice answering difficult questions regarding testing and triage in Spanish. This lesson is based on a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.

Vital Talk on Hospitalization for COVID19

We practice answering questions that come up when patients require hospitalization for COVID19. This lesson is based on a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.

Vital Talk on Goals of Care for COVID19

We discuss goals of care with a family member when a patient is in critical condition with COVID19. This lesson is based on a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.

Vital Talk on Goals of Care 2

We discuss goals of care directly with the patient and practice useful responses when emotions arise. This lesson is based on a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.

Dexametasona para COVID19 - Ejercicio con la BBC Mundo

We practice medical vocabulary related to a new treatment for covid-19 using a recent video from BBC Mundo. 

Vital Talk - Communicating Bad News

A doctor calls a family member to inform them that their loved one passed away from Covid. This lesson is based on a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org.

Eliza and I are currently working on lessons based on a communication guide put together by VitalTalk.org for answering difficult questions regarding COVID19. Please leave comments below if you have suggestions or quesitons for upcoming lessons. 


PDFs of Show Notes

  • Spanish for COVID19 Q&A - Prevención y Cuarentena
  • Prevención - Review
  • Cuarentena - Review 
  • Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish
  • Vital Talk on Testing and Triage for COVID19
  • Vital Talk on Hospitalization for COVID19
  • Vital Talk on Goals of Care for COVID19
  • Vital Talk on Goals of Care 2
    Vital Talk - Communicating Bad News
  • USEFUL VIDEOS - SPANISH FOR COVID19

    Free Lessons on the Flu: 

    Review of Systems

    Learn to ask about symptoms of the ears, nose, throat, lung, and heart in Spanish. 

    Flu Q&A - Symptoms and Transmission

    Learn useful vocabulary and phrases for talking about the symptoms of the flu and how it is transmitted.

    Flu Q&A - High Risk Groups and Complications

    Discuss the complications of the flu and who is at higher risk of suffering those complications in Spanish.  You will learn useful Spanish when discussing chronic disease and risk.

    Flu Symptoms in Spanish -  Clinical Dialogue

    Señora Garcia presents the clinic with a terrible cold. She is quite worried because she is 7 months pregnant and many of the children at the daycare where she works have recently come down with the flu.

    Flu in Pregnancy - Symptoms of the Flu

    Señora García presents with symptoms of the flu. We review all the key vocabulary from the clinical encounter. Then put this vocabulary to work interpreting the encounter into Spanish line by line.

    Flu in Pregnancy - Diagnosis and Treatment

    Listen to the doctor explain the diagnosis of the flu, how she likely got it from the sick children at the daycare and the recommended treatment. Since señora Garcia is pregnant, she is more likely to suffer complications. Therefore, treatment with an antiviral medication is recommended. 

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Jon Bolden says

      April 13, 2020 at 1:37 pm

      Making these lessons free is so wonderful. Thank you, Doctor!

      Reply
      • Doc Molly says

        April 13, 2020 at 5:26 pm

        Jon, I am so glad that you like them. Thank you.

        Reply
    2. Karla Jane says

      April 15, 2020 at 12:11 pm

      Gracias por todo esto, Doc Molly!
      Creo que reconozco tu nombre porque he escuchado muchos podcasts de Ben y Marina en Madrid. Tu los conoces, verdad?
      -Karla de Colorado

      Reply
      • Doc Molly says

        April 15, 2020 at 4:28 pm

        Es un placer.
        Yes! Ben and Marina were my inspiration! I was a very active member of the NIS Forum … way back around 2007!

        Reply

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