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Language Laws and Limited English Proficiency
Last week, I discussed the existence of language laws and standards geared towards providing access to quality care for speakers with limited English proficiency (LEP). Though these statutes are not necessarily an aspect that should be taught to medical professionals … Continue reading
Language of Medicine Conference
Given that this blog is dedicated to teaching medical Spanish, from time to time I attempt to offer information on relevant, high quality sources of information and conferences. For that reason, this week I would like to highlight the international … 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
Teaching Culture: Familismo
This week I am returning to the theme of teaching Latino culture to medical professionals with a discussion of the value of familismo. According to Ayón et al (2010), Familismo, a Latino cultural value, refers to the importance of strong … Continue reading
Latino patients and the flu vaccine
This week I am taking a break from discussing teaching Latino culture to medical professionals to discuss something more pertinent this time of year: flu vaccines. Each year, Latino patients are less likely to receive the flu vaccine than any … Continue reading
Teaching about Respeto in a Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Course
In last week´s post, I discussed the cultural value respeto and the role it plays in pediatrics, mental health, doctor-patient communication and patient compliance. This week I would like to focus first on how to interact adequately with a Latino … Continue reading
Ayuda, doctor 