Spanish Terminology For Chiropractic Care

Modeled after the way chiropractors or chiropractic assistants interact with patients, this convenient pocket guide helps those working in the chiropractic office to communicate more effectively and improve the quality of care delivered to Spanish-speaking patients. Discussing everything from salutations and case histories, to specific procedures and follow-up care, this highly portable handbook is easy to reference when taking a patient history or performing adjustments. Using simple, non-technical words, with both open-ended and yes/no questions, it includes a wide range of terms from all of the topics that are essential to communication in the chiropractic office. A pronunciation guide further assists readers in formulating explanations, instructions, and questions in Spanish. Content covers everything from salutations to case histories and follow up care - mimicking how chiropractors and assistants interact with patients. The highly portable pocket guide format is easy to reference when taking a history or adjusting a patient. Different types of questions are posed to facilitate patient communication. A pronunciation guide gives readers additional support and confidence when communicating with Spanish-speaking patients.

Modeled after the way chiropractors or chiropractic assistants interact with patients, this convenient pocket guide helps those working in the chiropractic office to communicate more effectively and improve the quality of care delivered to Spanish-speaking patients. Discussing everything from salutations and case histories, to specific procedures and follow-up care, this highly portable handbook is easy to reference when taking a patient history or performing adjustments. Using simple, non-technical words, with both open-ended and yes/no questions, it includes a wide range of terms from all of the topics that are essential to communication in the chiropractic office. A pronunciation guide further assists readers in formulating explanations, instructions, and questions in Spanish. Content covers everything from salutations to case histories and follow up care — mimicking how chiropractors and assistants interact with patients. The highly portable pocket guide format is easy to reference when taking a history or adjusting a patient. Different types of questions are posed to facilitate patient communication. A pronunciation guide gives readers additional support and confidence when communicating with Spanish-speaking patients.

Are you an English-speaking chiropractor who wants to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients?If yes, then this book is for you!This book will provide you with basic information pertinent for treating Spanish-speaking chiropractic patients. It is broken up into 5 sections: Consultation, Examination and X-rays, Report of Findings, Daily Visit and Scheduling/Payments. There are also indexes for quick access to body part descriptions, times and numbers. Rather than overload with excess information you will not use this book contains essential words and phrases. If you treat any Spanish-speaking patients this will be a great asset. This book is primarily designed for the unique terms and situations in the chiropractic office. Unique dialogue that typically occurs in a chiropractic setting such as discussing subluxation, x-ray review, report of findings explanations and basic commands for positioning on the table are all included.

Are you an English-speaking chiropractor who wants to communicate with Spanish-speaking patients?If yes, then this book is for you!This book will provide you with basic information pertinent for treating Spanish-speaking chiropractic patients. It is broken up into 5 sections: Consultation, Examination and X-rays, Report of Findings, Daily Visit and Scheduling/Payments. There are also indexes for quick access to body part descriptions, times and numbers. Rather than overload with excess information you will not use this book contains essential words and phrases. If you treat any Spanish-speaking patients this will be a great asset. This book is primarily designed for the unique terms and situations in the chiropractic office. Unique dialogue that typically occurs in a chiropractic setting such as discussing subluxation, x-ray review, report of findings explanations and basic commands for positioning on the table are all included.

With Spanish for the Chiropractic Office, you will be able to do the following in Spanish: communicate with Spanish-speaking patients, collect and give basic information regarding the patient and HIPAA, administer intake and vitals, announce patient body positioning, conduct the doctor's exam, discuss X-rays and scans, describe treatments and explain therapy, give patient discharge instructions, and more. The book is entirely self-instructional and is arranged in a user-friendly format. No prior knowledge of Spanish is required. Job-specific language has been reviewed by chiropractors and native Spanish speakers. The book includes two accompanying audio CDs.

English & Spanish Medical Words & Phrases, Fourth Edition is a handy, pocket-sized reference covering thousands of key terms and phrases used in clinician-patient interactions. It's the perfect resource for nurses and other health care professionals who care for Spanish-speaking patients or whose primary language is Spanish. The book covers important terms related to every aspect of patient care, including systems assessment, patient teaching, discharge, medical equipment and supplies, diagnostic tests, treatments, nutrition and diet therapy, and complementary and alternative therapies. Anatomical illustrations are included to facilitate communication. This Fourth Edition includes an English-Spanish picture dictionary and Spanish pain-rating scales.

So much more than just a bestselling dictionary, Mosby’s Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions, 9th Edition is a one-stop reference to help you make sense of the complex world of health care. It features over 56,000 authoritative definitions, 45 appendixes, a color atlas of the human body, online resources, and more than 2,450 full-color illustrations — nearly three times more than any other dictionary available — making it an indispensable reference for students and professionals alike. UNIQUE! More than 2,450 color photographs and line drawings demonstrate and explain complex conditions and abstract concepts. A Color Atlas of Human Anatomy contains 43 pages of clearly labeled drawings for easy A&P review and reference. Over 56,000 comprehensive, authoritative, high-quality definitions — including expanded definitions for selected entries, particularly major diseases, disorders, and procedures — offer the latest information on pathophysiology, treatment and interventions, and nursing care. 23 appendixes — 13 in the dictionary and 10 on the companion Evolve website — offer quick access to useful reference information, such as lab values, symbols and abbreviations, language translation guides, pharmacology, infection control standards, conversion tables, and clinical calculations. A strict, common-sense alphabetical organization with no subentries makes it easy to find key terms and definitions. NEW! Over 300 new and updated illustrations visually clarify key definitions and reflect current health care practice and equipment. NEW! Approximately 11,000 new and revised definitions reflect the latest developments in health care, drugs, and nursing terminology. NEW! Editor Marie O’Toole, EdD, RN, FAAN lends her expertise to this new edition, reviewing and revising all definitions and assembling a team of leading consultants and contributors.

Presents a guide to the aspects of the Spanish language most useful for professionals in the health care field that covers basic grammar and specialized vocabulary.