An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Second Edition)

Robert O. Chase; Clarisa B. Medina De Chase

ISBN 10: 0300097158 / ISBN 13: 9780300097153

Published by Yale University Press, 2002

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture (Second Edition)
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0300097158
• ISBN 13: 9780300097153
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 2nd Edition
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

For health care providers who wish to learn Spanish to effectively communicate with patients, this book offers an excellent first course in the language. It is a classroom text that uses readings, exercises, and interactive activities to integrate the Spanish medical vocabulary, grammar, and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists and medical technicians most need. Rich cultural notes explain Hispanic customs and communication styles. This second edition provides an expanded lexicon, a more concise, graphic presentation of structure, added communicative activities, and a workbook section to consolidate learning and promote writing skills. Also included with the book is a 72-minute CD audio program integrated with each of the lessons, which develops listening skills and guides pronounciation.

About the Author

Robert O. Chase is a psychiatric social work associate at Connecticut Valley Hospital. He teaches Spanish and medical Spanish at Tunxis Community-Technical College and at community adult education programs. Clarisa B. Medina de Chase translates hospital documents into Spanish and cofacilitates a parents anonymous group for Spanish-speaking families.