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English & Spanish Medical Words & Phrases, Third Edition is a handy, pocket-sized reference book covering important medical terms and phrases, including everyday words, patient-teaching terms and phrases, as well as crucial areas such as discharge teaching and systems assessment terms. It's the perfect resource for nurses and other healthcare professionals who care for Spanish-speaking patients. Anatomical illustrations are included to facilitate communication. Updates for the Third Edition include new chapters on medical equipment and supplies and nutrition and diet therapy, as well as a new appendix containing terms for complementary and alternative therapies.
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This quick-reference resource is designed for use by English-speaking health care professionals with Spanish-speaking patients, and could also be used by Spanish-speaking professionals with English-speaking patients. Following an overview of Spanish pronunciation and grammar, subsequent chapters are arranged in a two-column format of English words and phrases next to their Spanish equivalent. Opening chapters cover commonly used general terms and phrases; patient-teaching terms and phrases; diagnostic tests, therapies, and treatments; and now include two new chapters on medical equipment and supplies, and nutrition and diet. The remaining chapters are arranged according to body systems. A new list of complementary and alternative therapies is included in the appendices. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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