An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Yale Language) - Softcover

For health care providers who must communicate quickly and effectively with patients who speak only Spanish, this book offers an excellent first course in the language. An introductory Spanish classroom text designed for students with little or no background in Spanish, it focuses on the vocabulary and grammar, including colloquial terms and slang, that doctors, nurses, and medical technicians most need in order to treat their Spanish-speaking patients. To encourage sensitivity to cultural and social factors in the assessment and treatment of patients, the authors also provide informative cultural notes on Hispanic values and customs.