Pulmonary Function Tests in Spanish

Pulmonary Function Tests in Spanish

Author: Molly Martin, MD July 22, 2021 Duration: 6:44

This is our fourth free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor explains pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in Spanish.

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Navigating a clinical conversation in a second language requires more than just vocabulary; it demands cultural nuance, specific phrasing, and a deep understanding of patient care contexts. The Medical Spanish Podcast, created by practicing physician Molly Martin, MD, addresses this exact challenge. This audio resource is designed for healthcare providers, students, and medical professionals who already have a foundation in Spanish and are ready to move beyond basics into the complexities of real-world practice. Each episode functions as a focused, interactive lesson, breaking down dialogues, terminology, and grammar pertinent to specialties like emergency medicine, pediatrics, or primary care. You'll hear authentic patient-provider scenarios, explanations of colloquialisms used in various Spanish-speaking communities, and practical tips for improving comprehension and fluency during high-stakes interactions. The goal is to build not just language skill, but also the confidence to connect genuinely with patients. By listening to this podcast, you engage in a form of continuing education that directly enhances the quality of care you can deliver, blending clinical expertise with linguistic competence. Dr. Martin draws from her own experience at the bedside to create content that is immediately applicable, making this an essential tool for anyone committed to breaking down language barriers in medicine.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 101

Medical Spanish Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Dental Sealants in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:26
This advanced lesson kicks off a new module in our Spanish for Dentistry course. In this lesson, you will hear the doctor recommend dental sealants and then answer questions from the patient's mother. Be sure to take the…
Treatment of Chest Pain in the Hospital [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 0:00
Learn how to discuss the treatment of chest pain in Spanish. Listen to the clinical encounter. Then, take the quiz to test your comprehension. This lesson is part of our Spanish for Emergencies course at docmolly.com. Th…
Do you know how to evaluate chest pain in Spanish? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:59
Learn key questions and phrases to evaluate chest pain in Spanish. You'll hear doctor ask about the quality, location, and provocative factors. The post Do you know how to evaluate chest pain in Spanish? appeared first o…
Abdominal Pain in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:58
This lesson introduces our course Spanish for Abdominal Pain: https://docmolly.com/medical-spanish-courses/spanish-for-abdominal-pain-course/ The post Abdominal Pain in Spanish appeared first on Doc Molly.
Calling Family in Spanish – Respiratory Distress in a Loved One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:39
Learn how to update family in Spanish when their loved one is in respiratory distress. To help us with this dialogue, ​we are joined by Nacho Caballero, founder of the online Spanish school, La Comunidad. The post Callin…
Verbs with the Body in Spanish – Intro [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 7:34
Practice using Spanish verbs in both their reflexive and non-reflexive forms with parts of the body and articles of clothing. You can watch the video for this lesson here: https://docmolly.com/verbs-body-spanish-intro Th…
Describing Our Bodies in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 4:17
Do you know how to describe your body in Spanish? You may be surprised by how we commonly describe states of the body in Spanish. It is very different from how we do it in English. This audio lesson is based on material…
Evaluation of Lung Nodule – Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 5:42
Let's review some of the Spanish we learned in our latest member series: Spanish for the Evaluation of Lung Nodule. Interactive show notes available at docmolly.com and in the Overcast app for iOS. The post Evaluation of…
Lung Nodule on CT scan in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:50
This lesson introduces our series covering the evaluation of a lung nodule in Spanish. The doctor recommends a PET scan to evaluate an incidental nodule seen on her CT scan during a recent ER visit for chest pain. After…
O2, Cancer Screening, Pulmonary Rehab in Spanish [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:05
This is our 5th free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor discusses oxygen monitoring and therapy, lung cancer screening and pulmonary rehabilitation in Spanish. The post O2, Cancer Screening, Pul…