An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture

"What makes this book stand out is the fact that the authors are themselves medical interpreters and the book has been tested in classrooms... [The book] consistently adheres to the principles of communicative language teaching, which focus on the functional language and its appropriate use in context... The choice of topics is excellent, and the cultural notes show a particular sensitivity toward the Latino population."-Pilar Marce, University of Iowa, The Modern Language Journal -- Pilar Marce The Modern Language Journal "This book is original and based on a sound knowledge of the Spanish language. The exercises are practical and enjoyable, engaging students in typical situations that might occur in clinic or hospital settings."-Anthony LaBruzza, Yale Medical School and Greater Bridgeport Community Mental Health Center -- Anthony LaBruzza

Designed for students with little or no formal background in Spanish, this textbook provides the necessary language and vocabulary to facilitate better communication between health care providers and the growing Spanish-speaking community in the United States. This classroom text uses readings, exercises, and interactive activities to integrate Spanish medical vocabulary, grammar, and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists, and medical technicians need most. Rich cultural notes explain Hispanic customs and communication styles. The following are new to this edition: a full-colour design; an expanded Web site with downloadable artwork, exercise props, and more activities; an updated lexicon that includes vocabulary related to new medications and current-event topics such as cholera; and, more exercises in the target language.