Medical Interpreting and Cross-cultural Communication Review

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(More customer reviews)The study conducted by the author reveals some issues and practices that need to be considered by everyone in the field of healthcare interpreting. Especially given the recent Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics by the NCIHC. I am curious to hear the thoughts of other professionals in the field about the practices of the interpreters at California Hope and I'm left wondering if this level of visibility exists to such a high degree in other communities.

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Claudia Angelelli explores the role of medical interpreters, drawing on data from over 300 medical encounters as well as interviews with the interpreters. Bringing together literature from social theory, social psychology, and linguistic anthropology, this book will appeal to anyone concerned with the intricacies of medical interpreting, particularly researchers, communication specialists, policy makers, and practitioners.

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¿Que Paso?: An English-Spanish Guide for Medical Personnel (English and Spanish Edition) Review

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(More customer reviews)The book has a lot of useful phrases for dealing with someone until you get a translator. It could really use a pronunciation guide. It is very basic. It is a little outdated and it does not cover any new medical terminolgy that has been in use since the 1980's. You will not find names for new technological instruments just the basic X ray and such. Also, you will not be able to find out how to ask questions that are problems for today. Example, the book tells you how to ask a parent if the child swallowed gasoline or bleach but not new questions for today like "did your child sniff glue?" However,for the price and for quick reference, the book served its purpose.

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Designed to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients with little or no knowledge of English and English-speaking medical personnel with little or no knowledge of Spanish, this handy book, a best seller in its first three editions, is now issued in a fourth edition, the first to include pediatric workups. Designed for use in the clinic, the emergency room, the physician�s office, and at the patient�s bedside, Qué Pasó? is also useful for travelers in Spanish-speaking countries. In addition to guides to common phrases, everyday questions, and answers, and essential non-medical terminology and vocabulary, the authors have provided a variety of medical workups on situations ranging from the headache to family planning. The new pediatric material will make this highly praised book even more useful than the earlier editions.

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Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine Review

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(More customer reviews)My daughter asked me to find a dictionary with all the new terms she was running across in her exercise physiology major. She said that this book was just what she was looking for.

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The Oxford Dictionary of Sports Science and Medicine provides comprehensive and authoritative definitions of nearly 8000 sports science and sports medicine terms. All major areas are covered, including exercise psychology, sports nutrition, biomechanics, anatomy, sports sociology, training principles and techniques and sports injury and rehabilitation The dictionary will be an invaluable aid to students, coaches, athletes and anyone wanting instant access to the scientific principles, anatomical structures, and physiological, sociological and psychological processes that affect sporting performance. It will also be of interest to the general reader interested in sports science and medicine terminology.

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A Su Salud (set): Spanish for Health Professionals Review

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(More customer reviews)I can't say enough wonderful things about this educational resource. I used the DVDs and workbook consistently for 4 months in order to refresh my Spanish skills with the hope of finding a job in the field of health education. I knew I would be a more marketable job candidate if I could get my Spanish proficiency back to where it had been 8 years earlier. The package is very user-friendly and the plot of the telenovela is as entertaining as the best soap operas around. The storyline teaches you about a huge range of health topics in a culturally appropriate context (HIV/AIDS, diabetes, domestic violence, immunizations...). The activities are fun and you can pick and choose those that will be most helpful to you.
I am now working in NYC counseling people who are HIV-Positive -in English and Spanish. Without A Su Salud! I would not have been hired for this job. The workbook is sitting in my office and I am still using it. I have used a range of education resources to improve my proficiency in Spanish and this one is by far the very best.

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¡A Su Salud! is an interactive intermediate-level Spanish language program designed for students and practicing healthcare professionals. Learners work with vocabulary and grammar within the context of a telenovela called "La comunidad". The multimedia approach allows learners not only to absorb grammar and vocabulary but also to connect with other aspects of language learning that also carry meaning: where the conversation is taking place, who is speaking, the physical state of the speakers, the gestures that accompany the words, and the purpose of the exchange.The ¡A Su Salud! package includes two DVDs, one CD-ROM, and the Cuaderno (Workbook). The DVDs contain the telenovela La Comunidad, along with accompanying interactive exercises. The CD-ROM provides software to make ¡A Su Salud! interactive and adaptable for online learning, self-study, a traditional classroom course or a distance-learning program.Major features of the program include:A 96-minute telenovela-style drama set in a healthcare center.Authentic Spanish spoken by native speakers in a variety of accents.Interactive exercises that are automatically graded with immediate feedback.Repaso sections in each unit for grammar and vocabulary review.A comprehensive workbook allowing learners to practice at their own pace. Compatibility with Blackboard and WebCT environments.A complete Instructor's Guide free for download at www.yalebooks.com/salud.A Recursos Web site with links to important language, culture, and health-related sites.¡A su salud! was developed by a team of healthcare professionals and Spanish-language educators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The video and interactive components were developed in collaboration with WrayMedia. The Cuaderno was written by Christine E. Cotton, Elizabeth Ely Tolman, and Julia Cardona Mack.For more information and ancillary materials please visit www.yalebooks.com/salud.

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