Yahima shares her journey in the medical field, her experiences with different specialties, and in-depth insights into GLP-1 medications. She emphasizes the importance of patient education and personalized communication in healthcare.

Takeaways

• Medical Spanish and patient education
• Adaptability and learning in different medical specialties

Chapters

• 00:00 Journey in Medicine and Specialties
• 07:55 Insights into GLP-1 Medications
• 22:13 Patient Education and Communication

Bart brings back Daniel for a discussion on hospice and palliative care, focusing on the challenges, rewards, and career opportunities in this field. Daniel shares insights on working with patients, families, and different care settings, emphasizing the importance of compassion and support during end-of-life care.

Takeaways

• Passion for hospice and palliative care
• Challenges and rewards of working in end-of-life care

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Purpose of the Podcast
• 05:14 Challenges with Family Dynamics
• 11:19 Career Opportunities in Hospice Care

Dr. Garcia joins us to discuss non-surgical treatment options for joint pain and shares insights into bilingual medical documentation in Puerto Rico. He also shares his career journey, relocation to Wisconsin, and the unique experiences of living in Northeast Wisconsin. The conversation delves into patient-provider discussions, diagnosis, and treatment of shoulder pain, as well as advanced treatment options such as the Tenotomy with Tenex procedure.

Takeaways

• Non-surgical treatment options for joint pain
• Bilingual medical documentation in Puerto Rico

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Garcia's Practice
• 06:36 Life in Northeast Wisconsin
• 13:01 Diagnosis and Treatment of Shoulder Pain
• 19:24 Advanced Treatment Options

In this episode, Norma and Bart explore the use of interpreters in medical settings, focusing on the challenges and considerations for providers. They delve into the role of an interpreter, interpreting techniques and challenges, provider-patient communication with an interpreter, and end with an appreciation for the work of interpreters.

Takeaways

• Effective use of interpreters in medical settings
• Challenges and considerations for providers using interpreters

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Medical Spanish
• 09:02 Interpreting Techniques and Challenges
• 21:03 Provider-Patient Communication with an Interpreter
• 27:59 Appreciation for Interpreters

In this episode I introduce Ruth, who covers patient advocacy, the role of histology and pathology in patient care, and the educational pathway to becoming a histotech. The discussion concludes with a focus on empowering patients to advocate for themselves in their healthcare journey.

Takeaways

• Patient advocacy
• Histology and pathology
• Medical career pathways

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Patient Advocacy
• 07:03 The Role of a Histotech in Patient Care
• 18:07 Histotech's Work in the Lab
• 24:03 Advocacy in Patient-Provider Communication
• 29:30 Empowering Patients to Advocate for Themselves

In this "mini-episode" Dr Mendoza and I dive into a detailed discussion on lung cancer screenings, including the criteria for screenings, shared decision-making, and the importance of periodic screenings.

Takeaways

• Medical Spanish terminology
• Lung cancer screenings

In this episode I discuss bronchoscopy with Dr. Raul Mendoza, a pulmonologist. Learn medical Spanish terms related to bronchoscopy and pulmonology in general. Raul then shares some tips in what has helped him learn both English and Portuguese as a native Spanish speaker.

Takeaways

• Language learning tips
• Medical procedures and diagnosis

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Medical Background
• 05:15 Spanish Proficiency Test and Language Learning
• 10:22 Smoking and Lung Cancer Risk
• 15:38 Nodule Growth and Follow-Up
• 23:05 Language Learning Tips and Experience
• 28:54 Conclusion and Gratitude

In this "mini-episode" Rafael and I continue our discussion from last week. We delve into a detailed discussion about perimenopause and its symptoms. Focus in on Spanish vocabulary within the realm of hormones and women's health.

Takeaways

• Perimenopause symptoms
• Hormone replacement therapy