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Literature Analysis on Dialect Variants at the CSIC
Today I am writing from Madrid where I am in the midst of my second research stay of the year, this time with the Centro Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC). The CSIC is the largest research center in Spain and … Continue reading
Instructors need cultural awareness too
Lately in this blog, I have been discussing cultural values of Latino patients and the importance of cultural self-awareness on the part of the doctor. However, cultural beliefs and biases do not affect only the doctors and patients, but also … Continue reading
Why is Spanish for healthcare professionals important?
While working a clinic in semi-rural North Carolina, I was heard various complaints and arguments against the need for Spanish for healthcare professionals, including: Spanish, like medical terms, is Latin based. Therefore Spanish speaking patients should be able to understand … Continue reading
Ayuda, doctor: Connecting doctors and Spanish speaking patients
Welcome to Ayuda, doctor. This blog was created as a space to reflect on the care of Spanish speaking patients in a medical setting. The central focus will be the adaptation of Spanish for healthcare professionals courses in order to … Continue reading
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