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An Introduction to Spanish for Health Care Workers: Communication and Culture Second Edition Robert O Chase and Clarisa B Medina De Chase

For health care providers who wish to learn Spanish to effectively communicate with patients, this book offers an excellent first course in the language It is a classroom text that uses readings, exercises, and interactive activities to integrate the Spanish medical vocabulary, grammar, and colloquial terms that nurses, doctors, dentists and medical technicians most need Rich cultural notes explain Hispanic customs and communication styles This second edition provides an expanded lexicon, a more concise, graphic presentation of structure, added communicative activities, and a workbook section to consolidate learning and promote writing skills Also included with the book is a 72minute CD audio program integrated with each of the lessons, which develops listening skills and guides pronounciation