Clarifying Patient Symptoms

Clarifying Patient Symptoms

Author: Ben Tanner, PA-C August 26, 2022 Duration: 13:51

Today I'll go over various words and phrases that are useful for Clarifying Patient Symptoms in Spanish. This is mainly meant for clinicians (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners), but other healthcare workers will likely benefit as well.

Blog version:  https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/clarifying-patient-symptoms/

YouTube version:  https://youtu.be/2z3_pwiVkPA

CME course details:  https://www.learnmedicalspanish.org/cme


Hosted by Ben Tanner, a certified physician assistant with deep experience in both emergency and family medicine, Learn Medical Spanish is a practical resource built for the clinical environment. This podcast moves beyond generic phrases to deliver the precise terminology and situational dialogues you actually need when treating Spanish-speaking patients. Each episode is carefully structured to introduce relevant vocabulary and grammar within a medical context, whether you're taking a history, explaining a procedure, or discussing follow-up care. The focus is on immediate utility, offering clear explanations and repetition to aid retention. While Ben's background informs the content with real-world urgency and primary care examples, the lessons are designed to be valuable across specialties, from nursing to physical therapy. Tuning in regularly builds your confidence and competence, transforming language learning from a theoretical exercise into a direct enhancement of patient care. You can find this podcast on most major platforms.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 60

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Trauma / MVA - Physical Exam [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:42
Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Trauma / MVA Physical Exam. This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but other healthca…
SOB - Testing & Treatment [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:23
Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Shortness of Breath Testing / Treatment. This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but o…
FYI: "Essential EM Spanish" CME course currently on sale [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:06
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COVID19 - HPI [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:08
Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for COVID - History of Present Illness (HPI). This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the ER), but…
Fever - PMH [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:16
Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Fever - Past Medical History (PMH). This dialogue is mainly for emergency medicine clinicians (doctors, PA’s, or NP’s who work in the emergency room)…
Chest Pain - ROS [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:36
Today I'll go over the medical Spanish phrases you may want to use for Chest Pain - Review of Systems (ROS). This dialogue is mainly for emergency room clinicians (doctors, physician assistants, or nurse practitioners),…
Abdominal Pain - HPI [for ER Providers] [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:24
Today I'll go over a medical Spanish dialogue on how to do an HPI on a Spanish-speaking patient with abdominal pain. Most of the questions are yes/no, with a few short answer. This is targeted at emergency room clinician…
Intro to "Learn Medical Spanish" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:07
Here I explain what types of topics the Learn Medical Spanish podcast will cover, what my background is, and how you can get the most out of these episodes. By the way, if you have a suggestion about future episodes, jus…