To meet the health care needs of Spanish-speaking patients, you have to be able to communicate with them. Master the Spanish you need to know for medical school and practice! Organized by body system, this new book uses a problem-based approach to help you learn the Spanish anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment vocabulary and phrases you need to interact effectively with patients around a variety of health issues. Case studies highlight the practical applications of the skills covered in every chapter, and cultural competencies help you overcome cultural barriers to effective communication. A bonus audio CD-ROM models the case dialogues in Spanish so you practice your listening and speaking skills.

A problem- and system-based approach helps you learn Spanish in a meaningful and effective manner.

Abundant case studies demonstrate how to apply Spanish vocabulary in real clinical situations.

Coverage of relevant anatomy, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment applications reinforces your medical studies while you learn Spanish.

Cultural competencies help you overcome cultural barriers to effective communication.

A bonus audio CD-ROM models the case dialogues in Spanish so you practice your listening and speaking skills.