Medical Spanish Syllabus

1. Conduct a Complete Patient Interview

• Greet and introduce themselves politely (Buenos días, soy el doctor Martínez)

• Ask about reason for visit (¿Qué le trae hoy? / ¿Qué síntomas tiene?)

• Take a medical history

2. Describe Symptoms Using Body Parts and Pain Qualities

• Common Symptoms & Conditions (e.g., dolor, fiebre, tos, mareo)

• pediatra)

• Medications & Treatments (e.g., pastilla, inyección, receta)

• Emergency & Urgent Care Terms (e.g., herida, sangrado, fractura)

3. Patient Interaction & Communication

• Taking Patient History (e.g., "¿Qué síntomas tiene?")

• Asking About Pain & Symptoms (e.g., "¿Dónde le duele?")

• Explaining Diagnoses & Procedures (e.g., "Necesita un análisis de sangre.")

• Giving Instructions & Advice (e.g., "Tome este medicamento dos veces al día.")

4. Perform a Basic Physical Exam in Spanish

5. Explain Diagnoses and Conditions

6. Give Treatment Instructions and Recommendations

7- Navigate Emergencies and Urgent Situations

8. Handle Basic Administrative and Cultural Tasks

9. Communicate with Family Members

10. Use Basic Medical Spanish Grammar Correct

11. Recognize Limits and Use Resources