Medical Spanish Podcast

In this lesson, we practice using DAR as a reverse construction verb to express getting a symptom in Spanish. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE The post DAR to Express Symptoms appeared first on Doc Molly.

Learn Spanish for the evaluation of vertigo. In this lesson, a woman presents to the physical therapy clinic with complaints of dizziness. This lesson is part of our "Physical Therapy in Spanish" series. LEVEL - Upper Intermediate The post Evaluation of Vertigo in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In today’s lesson, you will hear the final portion of the clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish, in which the doctor discusses the treatment of ADHD in Spanish. The doctor talks to Nicole about taking a medication to help her to pay attention and focus. He reminds Nicole that she will have to make an effort for the medication to work. He thens goes over a controlled substance agreement. Finally, he talks about the counseling and the need to change negative patterns of behavior to positive ones. The post ADHD in Spanish – Medicamentos controlados appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

We practice discussing symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish. We start by reviewing symptoms we have covered in prior lessons. Then, we cover some new symptoms, such as loss of smell or taste. After we review the symptoms, we will practice asking questions about and discussing the symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish. Finally, we will talk about worrisome symptoms that would indicate that someone should seek medical attention. The post Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In today’s lesson, we discuss testing for COVID19 in Spanish. We practice discussing who should be tested while supplies are limited. Finally, we practice administering a nasopharyngeal swab test in Spanish. The post Detección – Testing for COVID19 in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

This lesson is a Q&A in Spanish about the importance of social distancing, the prevention of spread and what to do if you become ill. We used information from the CDC to create it. I recorded this question and answer session with Elizabeth Cortez, my Spanish teacher at the San Pedro Spanish School in Guatemala. The post Prevención y cuarentena – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

This is the second part of the clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish. In this part of the clinical encounter, the doctor discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Spanish with the patient Nicole and her mother. Before you listen, I would like to make clear that it is not our intent to promote the diagnostic or […] The post ADHD in Spanish – Diagnóstico y tratamiento appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

Welcome to the first introductory lesson in our series: ADHD in Spanish. What you are about to hear is a clinical encounter in Spanish about a girl who is diagnoesed with attention deficity hyperactivity disorder / ADHD (trastorno de déficit de atención con hiperactividad / TDAH en español). The original dialogue was written in English by […] The post ADHD in Spanish – Problemas en la escuela appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In this lesson, we will practice explaining a procedure called amniocentesis in Spanish.  In our latest premium lessons covering Spanish for Prenatal Care, we review useful Spanish for tests performed during pregnancy. We discuss screening for gestational diabetes, STDs, and Group B Strep. We also cover ultrasound, the biophysical profile, and the nuchal translucency test. […] The post Explain a Procedure in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In this lesson, we practice Spanish for routine medical checkups and monitoring. Specifically, we will look at the words “control” and “controlar” in this setting. To do this, we will use examples from our Spanish for Prenatal Care series. The post Spanish for Checkups and Monitoring appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

Welcome to another lesson covering Prenatal Care in Spanish. To make this lesson, Eliza and I used information from the NIH website in Spanish: ¿Qué ocurre durante las visitas prenatales? We are going to talk about Rh factor and why some women receive an injection of immunoglobulin against Rh factor during their pregnancy. In this introductory […] The post Rh Factor in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to explain Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish. In our Spanish for Prenatal Care premium lessons, we counsel a patient to avoid alcohol, tobacco and other toxins in pregnancy. Furthermore, we explain in Spanish why this is important. What follows is an excerpt from one of […] The post Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

Welcome to another episode covering Spanish for Prenatal Care. While studying at the San Pedro Spanish School, my friend Sonja and I interviewed a family practice doctor from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. In this episode, we talk to Dr. Francisco Méndez about the timing of prenatal care visits and high-risk pregnancy in Spanish. While making this […] The post High-Risk Pregnancy in Spanish – Interview appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

While studying at the San Pedro Spanish School, my friend Sonja and I interviewed a family practice doctor from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. Dr. Francisco Méndez tells us about perinatal care in Guatemala and the essential role played by las comadronas (midwives.) Without the comadronas, he says Guatemala’s health care system would collapse. We interviewed […] The post Comadronas Are Essential to Healthcare in Guatemala – Interview appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

In this quick audio lesson, you will learn how to say and explain neural tube in Spanish. In our most recent premium audio lesson covering Spanish for prenatal care, we practice recommending folic acid during pregnancy to help prevent neural tube defects. What follows is a short excerpt from this audio lesson where we answer […] The post Neural Tube in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

Ready to give some recommendations in Spanish for a healthy pregnancy? In today’s lesson, we will practice recommendations regarding healthy weight gain and caffeine intake during pregnancy. In the upcoming premium lessons, we will learn Spanish for a healthy diet during pregnancy and avoidance of toxic substances such as alcohol and tobacco. Finally, we will […] The post Spanish for Pregnancy – Weight Gain and Caffeine Intake appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

Ever wonder why people from Spanish-speaking countries have long names? Today’s episode is an off-the-cuff interview with my teacher at the San Pedro Spanish School, Jesus Elizabeth Cortez Cox. She tells us about where the 4 names in her complete name come from. I hope you enjoy! This interview is just a taste of what’s […] The post Names from the Spanish-Speaking World appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.