Health of Latino, Latina, and Latinx Individuals: Patient-Provider Communication/Medical Spanish Resources
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Inclusive Communication
- Health Equity Guiding Principles for Inclusive Communication (CDC)Resources and guidelines for creating inclusive public health communications.
- To Treat Me, You Have to Know Who I Am (NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation)In this video, patients and providers talk about the importance of knowing a patient's sexual orientation and gender identity when providing healthcare.
Hablamos Juntos: Interpreters, Provider Communication, and Satisfaction with Care
Hablamos Juntos was a five-year project focused on improving communication between Latino patients and their providers. These reports and articles summarize the project's results and findings.
Canopy Speak Medical Translator App
- Canopy Speak Medical Translator AppGuide with instructions for how to download and use the app.
Medical Spanish Classes
To view Spanish course offerings, visit the UNC Coursicle.com website and the webpage of the School of Medicine's Comprehensive Advanced Medical Program of Spanish (CAMPOS).
Medical Spanish Books
These textbooks are for healthcare providers who need to learn medical terms in Spanish, as well as Spanish grammar. Accessible with UNC login (ONYEN and password).
- Medical SpanishFocuses on medical phrases in Spanish but includes basic grammar tips as well.
- Yes/no Medical Spanish : Comprehensive Handbook of Clinical SpanishIncludes physical exam questions, patient instructions, and screening/assessment questions in Spanish.
- Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers : Communication & CultureIncludes numerous role playing, vocabulary, and grammar exercises in Spanish.
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