Spanish Medical Books and Translation Services

Medical Interpreters' Self-Instruction Manual

(English/Spanish)

This practical guide for medical interpreters describes the techniques necessaryto perform medical interpretation. Compiled from several years of experience as an interpreter and teacher of medical interpretation, the information has been thoughtfully summarized such that medical staff with basic knowledge of medicine can move with confidence in the application of interpretation techniques.

Table of Contents: Medical Interpreters: basic qualifications • Understanding the Hispanic Culture • Changes that cause errors • Strategies to minimize errors • Factors affecting interpretation • The Legislation and interpretation • Medical glossary (English/ Spanish)

Text CD: $18 (+ $2 S&H)

Teaching Guide for Instructors of Medical Interpretation

(English/Spanish)

Start a Medical Interpreters Training Program at your facility. This guide provides the necessary tools to implement a 32 hour program. Any bilingual (English/ Spanish) staff with basic medical knowledge can follow the curriculum including the step-by-step- lesson plans.

Table of Contents: Learning Objectives • Program Outlines • Lesson plans for each day • Evaluation tools • Practice Exercises • Pre & Post Test • Post training evaluation • English/Spanish Vocabulary Assessments

Text CD: $18 (+$2 S&H)

Spanish Medical Vocabulary

Learning the correct pronunciation of medical terminology in Spanish will build confidence in your efforts to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients. Practicing the proper pronunciation will optimize the ability to speak the language. Each of the products below are in English and Spanish, and are available as cds with text or audio.

English/Spanish Medical Vocabulary
- Prenatal & Family Planning -

Table of Contents: The alphabet in Spanish • Grammar • Answering an appointment • Pregnancy Testing • Eliciting the prenatal history • The Physical exam • Laboratory testing • Birth Control Methods

Available as a CD with text or a CD with audio files.

Text CD: $8 (+$2 S&H)
Audio CD: $8 (+$2 S&H)
Both Audio & Text CDs: $16, Free Shipping!

English/Spanish Medical Vocabulary
- Pediatrics -

Table of Contents: The Spanish alphabet • Grammar • The Pediatric History • The Human Body • The Pediatric Physical Exam • Laboratory & Immunizations • Growth & Development • Nutrition • Common Childhood Illness

Available as a CD with text or a CD with audio files.

Text CD: $8 (+$2 S&H)
Audio CD: $8 (+$2 S&H)
Both Audio & Text CDs: $16, Free Shipping!

Enhancing Access to Culturally Competent Health Care for the Hispanic patient

This Power Point presentation can be used to increase awareness about issues affecting the health care of the Hispanic patient. It includes footnotes and references.

(PowerPoint is not required to view the presentation. Microsoft offers a free download of PowerPoint Viewer, which may be required.)

Content: The Hispanic population in California and the United States • Implications of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 • Access to Limited English Proficiency • The Decision-making process of the Hispanic patient • Research on Interpretation • Working with an interpreter • Recent Findings Regarding Shortcomings to Culturally Appropriate Health Care

CD w/PowerPoint Presentation: $25 (+ $2 S&H)