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Spanish for pediatric medicine : a practical communication guide

Machtinger, Edward,

Spanish for pediatric medicine : a practical communication guide [E-Book] - 3rd edition. - 1 online resource (vii, 338 pages)

Revised edition of: Spanish for pediatric medicine : a practical communication guide / by Edward Machtinger, Peter A. Nigrovi�c ; edited by Janice A. Lowe. 2nd ed. �2010. Includes index.

Introduction -- Part I. Common expressions. Greetings -- Helpful phrases -- Terms of endearment for children -- Part II. General visit. Initial history -- Past medical history -- Family history -- Social history (HEADSS) -- Description of pain -- Examination instructions -- Immunization screening and instructions -- Discharge instructions -- Part III. Stage visit. Prenatal -- Newborn -- First week (3 to 5 days) -- 1 month -- 2 months -- 4 months -- 6 months -- 9 months -- 12 months -- 15 months -- 18 months -- 2 years -- 2½ years -- 3 years -- 4 years -- 5 and 6 years -- 7 and 8 years -- 9 and 10 years -- 11-14 years -- 15-17 years -- 18-21 years -- Part IV. Target systems. Constitutional and hematology/oncology -- Skin -- HEENT and Neck -- Respiratory -- Cardiovascular -- Gastrointestinal -- Genitourinary -- Musculoskeletal -- Neurological -- Part V. Emergency department visit. Brief emergency department history -- Brief emergency department scenarios -- Description of pain -- Examination instructions -- Discharge instructions -- Part VI. Special issues. Abuse screening questions -- Ancillary services -- Developmental milestones -- Lead toxicity screening questions -- Prevention and treatment of obesity -- Tuberculosis screening -- Media use guidelines -- Part VII. Additional words and phrases.

"Spanish for Pediatric Medicine features a quick-reference design that enables the user to rapidly identify and explore common medical situations. English and Spanish equivalents are shown side-by-side for quick reference. This convenient guide includes translations for virtually every type of patient visit. General examinations, Bright Futures stage discussions, emergency department interactions, and terms for discussing specific body systems (hematology, respiratory, cardiovascular, etc.) are provided. This convenient resource fits right in your pocket for use throughout the day as you travel between departments or exam rooms. Also included are translations for discussing issues such as developmental milestones, obesity prevention, and lead toxicity screening along with commonly used expressions to help clinicians better connect with patients and parents. This 3rd edition is completely updated and is consistent with the newest Bright Futures Guidelines for Health Supervision of Infants, Children, and Adolescents 4th edition content. Visit-specific translations for the 31 age-based visits reflect the organization of the guidelines as well"--Publisher's description.


In English and Spanish.

9781610021395 1610021398

MA0854 American Academy of Pediatrics


Spanish language--Conversation and phrase books (for medical personnel)
Pediatrics--Terminology.
Pediatrics.
Pediatrics
Communication

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