In the "Learn Medical Spanish" podcast, you'll learn specific, curated vocabulary to help you communicate with your Spanish-speaking patients more easily. This podcast is focused on healthcare providers or other medical professionals who want to improve their Spanish. My background is emergency medicine and family practice, but regardless of your medical specialty, you'll likely find some useful terminology that you can use on the job. I'll cover medical Spanish dialogues, medical Spanish te ...
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Spanish for Nurses [ER Triage part 2 - Special Populations]
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Medical Spanish for nurses, part 2: Triage questions nurses may ask of "special populations" in the ER, including pregnant women, babies / children, dialysis patients, and cancer patients (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/QqPeHKsAdB8 👉 Triage part 1 (on YouTube): https://youtu.…
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Spanish for Nurses [Triage Questions for ER / Urgent Care - part 1]
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Medical Spanish for nurses, part 1: ER nurse triage. Covers chief complaint, past medical history, and several screening questions used for ER triage (in English & Spanish). Overlaps with urgent care and other settings. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eT0Cqv5XpRY 👉 Related video on Meds/Algs/Surg/Soc/Fam hx: https://youtu.be/2BDUo2JGYEc 📧 Focus…
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Spanish Pelvic Exam (2 versions) - for ER / urgent care
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How to do a pelvic exam in Spanish, in a setting like the ED or urgent care where you won't do a pap smear, and you may not have foot rests or stirrups on your gurney. The ALL-SPANISH version starts at 11:47 📺 YouTube version ENGLISH/SPANISH: https://youtu.be/KhNgfV3FQik 📺 YouTube version ALL SPANISH: https://youtu.be/AMTaygEXFV4 📧 Focused Beginner…
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More detailed Spanish anatomy (vs prior episodes) of the hand & foot. This includes specific finger names, and various other structures on the hand and foot. (Foot starts at 5:31). 👉 Hand anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/LqQOX2J2Uf8 👉 Foot anatomy on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fZuMksJE8S8 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www…
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Rashes in Spanish (7 Terms + Practice Sentences + Grammar Tips)
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Several ways to say "rash" in Spanish. I'll explain how to use these terms for rash, I'll quiz you using practice sentences, and explain a little bit about pronunciation and grammar as we go along. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/lBiE55ijQ-Y 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ …
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How to Learn a New Language in 10 Days (My Thailand Experiment)
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The story of how I became conversant in Thai in a matter of several days, and the principles you can use to learn Spanish (or any other language) as quickly as possible. 📺 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/qV2cfHGllVE 📰 Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/thai-a-language-learning-experiment/ 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish…
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Cultural Topics: Mal de Ojo (evil eye), Empacho (indigestion / impaction)
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Two medical Spanish cultural topics: mal de ojo & empacho. These are traditional beliefs that your patients may hold, and understanding them can help you better relate to your patients. Mal de Ojo video: https://youtu.be/DVjKBo2NmtY Empacho video: https://youtu.be/jDl8XaokHjQ Mal de Ojo blog: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/mal-de-ojo/ Empacho …
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Incision & Drainage Procedure [ER / urgent care]
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Here's a Spanish dialogue to use with patients before, during, and after doing an incision and drainage procedure (abscess treatment). Explain in Spanish what's going to happen during the procedure, and what they should do afterwards. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/EQCLbzds7UE Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/incision-and-draina…
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Anatomy x 2: GI Tract & Female Reproductive
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Spanish anatomy terms for the gastrointestinal tract and the female reproductive system. Both of these came from videos--links below. GI Tract anatomy video: https://youtu.be/0Z9ZYAHjaug Female reproductive anatomy video: https://youtu.be/_XWNOnOcw_8 My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Beginner Spanish Lessons: https://…
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Medication Instructions (forms / routes / frequency)
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Several useful terms for giving medication instructions to your Spanish-speaking patients, along with some practice sentences where you put it all together. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/Og6f4guT0rg My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/ge…
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An HPI (history of the present illness) for a Spanish-speaking patient with UTI symptoms, or who believes they have a UTI. YouTube version: https://youtu.be/OjnLpnU-7IU My YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@LearnMedicalSpanish Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/urinary-tract-infection-hpi/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedi…
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Spanish anatomical terms for major joints of the body Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-major-joints/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/U2zBmK01z6I 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme…
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Top 21 Spanish Verbs (+ Conjugations & Practice Sentences)
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21 super-common Spanish verbs, plus present tense conjugations, and a practice sentence for each verb. Basically anyone learning Spanish should learn all of these verbs. So go ahead and start practicing. :) Blog version (100 Essential Spanish Words): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/100-essential-spanish-words/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/…
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Spanish anatomical terms for major internal organs. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-internal-organs/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/EF54U-OWxLI 📧 Focused Beginner Lessons (medical Spanish): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme…
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Medical Spanish "Cheater Commands" (& Medication Verbs)
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Spanish phrases you can use to tell patients what to do, without actually using a command conjugation. Like "you should", "you have to", "you can", and so on. We'll cover these today, along with some Spanish verbs related to medications, and a lot of practice sentences. 👉 YouTube version: https://youtu.be/eZGzVbxKyWE 👉 More details about Rory's imm…
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All About Medical Spanish Immersion Trips (w/ Rory Foster)
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Discussing medical Spanish Immersion trips with Rory Foster (who's been doing immersion trips for 20 years!) 👉 More details about immersion trips here: learnmedicalspanish.org/trips TIMESTAMPS: Spanish immersion intro (0:41) Student experiences on immersion trips (2:59) Hard days on immersion trips (5:57) Overview of schedule / logistics (9:51) Upc…
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Pediatric Fever - HPI [for ER clinicians]
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a Pediatric Fever HPI. This dialogue is targeted at ER clinicians, but other healthcare professionals may benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/pediatric-fever-hpi/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/cKdehQyL2sA …
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7 Hacks to Sounds Like a Native Spanish Speaker
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7 "secret" Spanish pronunciation habits you can build that will have a big impact in making you sound more like a native Spanish speaker. 📺 YouTube version of this episode: https://youtu.be/bmr1MmrRaHQ 📺 Spanish Pronunciation Rules (10 minute video): https://youtu.be/V2BjkplMBtg 💡 Beginner Spanish (video playlist): https://youtube.com/playlist?list…
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Several Spanish anatomical terms you may use when discussing problems with the upper extremity. Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-upper-extremity/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/N71AhWaPn28 CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cmeBy Ben Tanner, PA-C
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a general HPI. This dialogue is targeted at ER clinicians, but other healthcare professionals may benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/hpi-general/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/N3qZEm0OtWQ CME course detai…
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a GI review of systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Focused Beginner Lessons: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version of this dialogue: https://learnmedicalspanish.org/gastroin…
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a cardiovascular review of systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version of this dialogue: https://learnmedicals…
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Holiday Sale: "Essential EM Spanish" CME course currently $200 off!
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The medical Spanish CME course I helped develop called "Essential EM Spanish" is currently on sale! Use code HOLIDAY200 to get $200 off thru Thurs, Dec 15th. (There's also a standing discount for 10% off using code LMS10, in case you hear this later.) More details here: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme…
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Discussing timelines with patients is super common and useful. What time did an event happen? When did their pain start? And so on. Today I'll teach you the basics of discussing time with your patients. Get my Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspani…
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Medical Specialists Revisited [Bigger / Better List]
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Here's a new-and-improved list of medical specialists in Spanish. Should be useful for for various healthcare professionals. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Get my Focused Beginner Lessons (free): https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/get-beginner-lessons/ Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/medical-sp…
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Today I'll cover some of the most common Spanish nouns. Basically anyone learning Spanish should learn all of these words. They're not strictly "medical" Spanish words, but they'll be really helpful when it comes to understanding your patients and creating simple phrases or sentences during a conversation. Blog version (100 Essential Spanish Words)…
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Several Spanish anatomical terms you may use when discussing symptoms or problems in the chest / thorax. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-chest-thorax/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/TuNXIBX6kq0 CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cmeBy Ben Tanner, PA-C
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Really Basic Vocab: Prepositions & Conjunctions
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In this episode I'll go over some really common words that anyone trying to learn Spanish should know. In this case, conjunctions (connecting words) and prepositions. This isn't strictly "medical" Spanish, but it'll be really helpful when you're trying to have even very simple conversations with your patients. So you should basically learn all of t…
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Several Spanish anatomical terms you may use when discussing symptoms or problems related to the head or the face. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-head-face/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/8R1C7ja33cs CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cmeBy Ben Tanner, PA-C
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Today I'll go over various words and phrases that are useful for Clarifying Patient Symptoms in Spanish. This is mainly meant for clinicians (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners), but other healthcare workers will likely benefit as well. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/clarifying-patient-symptoms/ YouTube version…
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Occupational Therapy Spanish [Part 2 - Skill / Mobility Testing]
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In part 2 of Occupational Therapy Spanish (or OT Spanish), I cover what you might call skill assessment, mobility testing, or a functional assessment. This dialogue is mainly for hospital-based occupational therapists, but various other medical professionals can likely benefit as well, including physical therapists and occupational therapists who w…
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Occupational Therapy Spanish [Part 1 - Home Situation]
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Today I'll go over some medical Spanish phrases for Occupational Therapy, or “OT Spanish”. Specifically, asking the patient about their home setup or living situation. This dialogue is mainly for hospital-based occupational therapists, but other therapists (including physical therapists, or occupational therapists who work in a different setting), …
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A list of abdominal & pelvic anatomy terms in Spanish. In other words, Spanish anatomical terms you’d use when discussing abdominal, pelvic, or reproductive problems. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/spanish-anatomy-abdomen-pelvis/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/m64ReGHHhCI CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org…
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Medical Spanish phrases for Abdominal Pain - Review of Systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners), but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.…
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Spanish Pronunciation [Everything You Need to Know]
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It doesn't take that much practice with Spanish pronunciation to go from sounding like a total gringo to about 80% of a native speaker. You just have to learn a few rules, and then practice them. Even a few minutes of daily practice will get you there quicker than you might think. Today I'll teach you all the rules you need to know, and share some …
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Spanish Numbers [Quick Review + How to Practice]
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Numbers are really important in medical Spanish. Whether it's asking how long symptoms have been going on, talking about medication doses, or a million other things. In this episode, I'll do a quick review of all the numbers you need to know. I'll also explain an effective way to practice Spanish numbers until you feel comfortable and confident. Bl…
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Prepping a Patient for Yes/No & Short Answer Questions
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases you could use to prepare your patient to answer yes/no questions and short answer questions in Spanish (and hopefully avoid going off on tangents). For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/prepping-patient-for-yes-no-q…
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Introducing Yourself to Patients in Spanish
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases to Introduce Yourself to Patients. This dialogue is mainly for ER or other healthcare providers. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/introducing-yourself-to-patients-in-spanish/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/wLfGlj7loU8 CME course details: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme…
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Headache - Testing & Treatment [for ER Providers]
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Today I'll go over Spanish phrases about medical testing & treatment for a patient with a headache who presents to the emergency room. For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/headache-testing-treatment/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/qF2lKD45BVI CME course …
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for Stroke - History of Present Illness (HPI). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners), but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources below! Blog v…
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for Psych - Review of Systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for providers in the emergency room or urgent care setting, but other healthcare workers will likely benefit as well. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/psych-review-of-systems/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/KE4vISijOZ4 CME cou…
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for Neuro - review of systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/neuro-review-of-systems/ YouTube version: https://youtu.be/tVzn8rYBXKY CME course details: https://www…
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases to do a full review of systems (ROS) for the ear, nose, & throat (ENT). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/ent-review-of-systems YouTube version: https://youtu.be/raWno5itwx0…
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Laceration Procedure [for ER or urgent care]
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases for a Laceration Procedure. This dialogue is mainly for ER or urgent care providers, but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/laceration-procedure-dialogue/ YouTube ver…
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Medical Specialists in Spanish [& ED f/u plan]
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Today I'll go over medical specialty names in Spanish, plus some phrases you may want to use to explain the follow-up plan when a patient is leaving the ER. This dialogue is designed for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medica…
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Today I'll go over a list of anatomy terms in Spanish. This is the 2nd half of a 2-part series. The focus here is anatomical terms you’d use during a trauma exam, but it’s a pretty good head-to-toe overview of Spanish anatomy in general as well. For more help with medical Spanish vocab, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.learn…
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Today I'll go over a list of anatomy terms in Spanish. This is part 1 of a 2-part series. The focus here is anatomical terms you’d use during a trauma exam, but it’s a pretty good head-to-toe overview of Spanish anatomy in general as well. For more help with medical Spanish vocab, check out the resources below! Blog version: https://www.learnmedica…
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Meds / Algs / Surg / Soc / Fam hx [for ER Providers]
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Today I'll go over medical Spanish phrases you could use for to ask your patient about medications, allergies, surgical history, social history, and family history. This dialogue is geared towards emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but other healthcare professionals can certainly benefit as well. For more hel…
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Trauma / MVA - Physical Exam [for ER Providers]
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Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Trauma / MVA Physical Exam. This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources below! Blog …
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SOB - Testing & Treatment [for ER Providers]
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Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Shortness of Breath Testing / Treatment. This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but other healthcare professionals can likely benefit as well. For more help with medical Spanish translations, check out the resources…
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