Pocket Medical Spanish (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical) (Pocket Medical) [Spiral-bound]

Russell K. Dollinger (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0945585020 | ISBN-13: 978-0945585022 | Publication Date: August 1, 1992

Since 1992, users of Pocket Medical Spanish have discovered just how easy communicating with Spanish-speakers can be. With over 85,000 copies in print, Pocket Medical Spanish has helped medical personnel throughout the country diagnose and treat hundreds of thousands of Spanish-speaking patients quickly and easily. These spiral bound, flip chart-like books include over 400 medical phrases divided into 12 useful sections including: Introduction, General Questions, Pain, Chest Problems, Abdominal Problems, Nervous System Disorders, Ob/Gyn, Male Reproductive Problems, Urinary Problems, Skin Problems, Final, and Glossary. On the professional's side of each card are the English phrase, the Spanish phrase, and an easy-to-pronounce pronunciation guide. On the patient's side the Spanish phrase in large letters so the patient can read along. All of the phrases are either commands or yes/no type phrases, so all you need to know is how to say three simple phrases in Spanish, "sí" (yes), "no" (no), and "no sé" (I don't know).

Editorial Reviews

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"... Pocket Medical Spanish has proven very useful." -- D.D. Davis, CA

"I like it!" -- T.S. Delzona, FL

"Thank you very much for making available this excellent communication tool." -- L.H. Tracey, CA

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 143 pages
• Publisher: Booksmythe (August 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0945585020
• ISBN-13: 978-0945585022
• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 3.6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #118,004 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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51 of 52 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic! Need more like this for all Public Safety Pros!, January 14, 2004

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Louis Alvarez (Roanoke, VA) - See all my reviews

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I have been buying this book for myself since it's first publishing, then end up giving it to someone who needs this more than I do (I speak Spanish). This is a well planned and layed out book for all medical professionals who come in contact with Spanish speaking people whether all day long or infrequently. Rarely is there a translation tool that gets to the point quickly without leaving the medical professional in the dark. In 1999, I went with a relief team to Nicaragua in the aftermath of Hurricane Mitch. We managed to treat more than 140 patients in three days with the help of this little book! It is easy to understand and to use. You can use the pronunciation or just point to the sentence and you get a straight forward answer. It's that simple! I highly recommend this book to anyone who has a medical question that needs to be answered quickly regardless of the profession. We need more books like these for all professions in the public and private sector. Buy it!

41 of 44 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book, July 12, 2000

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George (East bay, california, USA) - See all my reviews

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This is a great book for any medical professional who feels the frustration of trying to help a Spanish-only speaking patient and fells "tied", and helpless. You don't need to study this book to learn Spanish but rather start using it for history and physical and by time the language will be automatically embedded in your head. I love this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Invaluable resource (especially when used with audio CD)!!!!!, January 6, 2009

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Kimberly Quamina (Lithonia, GA) - See all my reviews
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I refer to this handy little flipbook on a regular basis. It is well-organized and extremely easy to use. I uploaded the audio CD to my iPod and listen to it all of the time (while waiting in grocery lines, exercising, etc.). I wish that they would make another with even more medical terms. Don't hesitate...buy this now. You won't regret it!