Medical Spanish in Pediatrics: An Instant Translator

About this book

This handy resource helps to improve communication between health care providers and Spanish speaking pediatric patients and their caregivers. Organised by chief complaint this reference provides commonly asked questions that require simple yes and noanswers. Each question is presented in Spanish with its phonetic pronunciation and English translation enabling users to successfully procure the answers necessary to care for their youngest patients. This excellent book equips readers to be understood in a full range of health care settingsincluding emergency departments outpatient clinics and hospital wards. Organises chapters by presenting chief pediatric complaint for convenient and easy access. Provides clear yes and no questions for each presenting complaint to keep interviews with young patients simple and make medical histories easy to obtain. Features common terms and phrases to help readers explain work-up plans diagnoses and prognoses. Contains specific discharge instructions for each complaint so that patients and caregivers are able to understand and follow the directions. Pocket sized for portability and rapid use.