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Excellent pocket reference
This is a conveniently sized dictionary that has most medical terms and medicines that you will need to spell as an EMT, and it is a lot smaller than most medical dictionaries.
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Designed for use either as a stand-alone guide or as a built-in part of the series' audio packages, McGraw-Hill: Complete Medical Spanish offers health care professionals an enjoyable way to quickly acquire the skills and confidence they need to communicate with their Spanish-speaking patients. Each chapter focuses on a specific set of key terms and phrases and includes dozens of illustrations to help enhance understanding. Unlike other guides that make no distinction between levels of difficulty, this book introduces essential grammar concepts in a progressive manner.

Customer Reviews (15)

Practical but Disjointed
It's pretty good for starting up.I had no background in spanish beyond the average american who learned a few words in grades 2-4, although I do have an extensive background in french.The grammar's similar enough to cue me in on the fact that they don't explain things you're using or could be using to thoroughly and comfortably use the language or even understand much of it.Sombrero is a pertinent medical term as well, apparently.Large chunks of it are very useful, others not so much.Use it for a course, but beyond that it doesn't teach the language in a logical progression of grammar functionality.

McGraw-Hill's Complete Medical Spanish
This book has been an amazing resource for me.I already had a very good knowledge of conversational Spanish, but this book reviewed that, as well.I believe that this book was particularly helpful because I already had some knowledge of Spanish; however, in my opinion this book would have been indispensible to me regardless.Its coverage of Medical Spanish is very thorough and helpful.Not only does it give tons of vocabulary, but it also gives helpful patient/healthcare provider dialogue in many different scenarios from asking about symptoms and taking vitals to actual exams in many different specialties.I used this book as my only resource to study for a medial Spanish test, and I feel that I am very prepared.I will also be holding on to this book for future reference.It is THAT helpful!I am so glad that I chose this particular book.Enjoy!

DOES NOT COME WITH THE AUDIO PORTION
This is a great, well-organized overview of medical Spanish. However, you will not be able to buy the 3-CD set that it's supposed to come with. McGraw-Hill no longer makes the CD set, as per a representative from their company. I wish I would've known that before buying the book!

McGraw-Hill's Complete Medical Spanish
Although this book is not bad, it only gives you the basic information needed to get through a physical exam of a patient, and does not come with pronunciation of the words.I would recommend buying the 'Spanish for Family Practitioners' set that includes this book and a set of 3 CD's.The CD's provide dialogs and pronunciation.

Good value
This book and the accompanying CDs are the best resource I have found in the way of "how-to" books for learning medical Spanish. The choice of translations is very accurate and the Spanish is generalized in that it will be understood by Hispanics from any country. The writing is personable and engaging, and there is a wealth of information on Latin culture. As an internist who has worked with Spanish-speaking patients for the last 20-odd years, I can say that the subject matter is very relevant and the questions are carefully phrased to ensure accurate responses. Very well done! I recommend it highly.

Glenn Rogers, M.D. ... Read more

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The 4th edition represents a major revision of The Medical Word Book. Most of the reviews on this site are for the 3rd edition.

The 4th edition (1500 pages) is still organized by specialty, with words appearing in more than one section if they apply to more than one specialty. The General Surgical Terms section contains primarily surgical hardware. Other surgical terms, like titles of operations, appear in the appropriate specialty section. The Drugs and Chemistry section has been removed, but the Dentistry section has been restored and updated, and a new section, Oncology and Hematology has been added. Neurology and Psychiatry have been separated, and other specialty sections have been expanded and the titles changed. See the table of contents which has changed substantially.

Designed by transcriptionists for transcriptionists, Sloane's Medical Word Book is a must-have tool for anyone creating medical documents.

Coverage of anatomy and general medical terminology as well as 18 medical specialties.

Both phonetic and correct spellings of words are listed alphabetically for rapid access.

16 pages of full-color anatomy plates.

Brand-new sections on Dentistry and Oncology and Hematology.

Previous entries reviewed and thousands added to reflect current medical practice.

Context clues have been added, cross-references are clearer, and numerous terms have been recategorized. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (16)

Great for medical transcription students
I recently purchased this book in spite of the many bad reviews here. I am glad I purchased it.

It is true that it is difficult to find words in this book because of it's organization into specialties. However, as a student, I find this is a great learning tool. As I hunt for a word, and discover it not where I thought it might be, I discover other words, or discover that I was mistaken about what word I've heard. On the other hand, it is also true that there are words that aren't listed, but that's to be expected in a book of this scope. If this book were expanded about 1000 pages, it might be perfect.

However, it has helped me enormously in my studies. I would guess that I will stop using it much after I get a job, and move on to specialized word books, such as any in the Stedman series, after I know what I need. After all, there are 843 pages in the very thorough Stedman's Medical & Surgical Equipment word book alone. But as a student, I'm not about to buy all the Stedman word books just yet.

In the meantime, I would highly recommend this book, along with some common sense, a medical dictionary, and the internet, to any MT student.

Sloane's MWB 4th Edition
Impressive bulk, many different sections such as General Terms, Specialties, Guide to Terminology. There are no visible dividers to show you where the different sections start and end. I use sticky flags, or I could use marks on the edge of the pages if I didn't plan to resell it.

Otherwise, very useful book.

Sloans Medical Word Book
Don't waste you money.I have been a Medical Transcriptionist for 36 years.I bought the book and so did a co-worker.Have only found one thing in there I was looking for.It has become a joke to look in the $50 word book.

Inadequate
I have been a transcriptionist for three-plus years, and I have owned this book for all that time.I honestly cannot recall a single time this book has been helpful.It is a small volume, for a medical word book, being about the size of a thick popular paperback novel, which is wholly inadequate for the monstrously huge field of medical words.

It is separated by specialty, and to give an example of how inadequate this book is, let's just compare the number of pages dedicated to a couple of specialties:For instance, this book gives about 70 pages to ophthalmology, while Stedman's ophthalmology book is 560 pages.The OB/GYN section is about 60 pages, while Stedman's OB/GYN book is over 600 pages.

It's for good reason the sections are so small in this book.For instance, under "orbital" in the ophth section we find 10 entries (orbital apex, orbital cellulitis, etc.).Looking under "orbital" in the Stedman's ophth book we find about 120 entries (orbital abscess, orbital adipose tissue, orbital akinesia, etc.).The MT who hears a hurried eye doc state "orbital akinesia" will find zero help from Sloane.That, obviously, is just one of many such examples I could give.

And, I'll point out, my page totals above for the Stedman's books do not include their multiple appendices, which are also very helpful; this book has no such feature by specialty.I learned quickly that I'd always do better to check my Stedman's specialty word book first, and consequently haven't had reason to use this because it is missing *so much* information.

You get what you pay for.If you need to work independently as an MT, this cheapo approach won't help you much.If you can find any way to lay out a few hundred dollars for a set of Stedman's word books or CDs, you'll be way ahead of the game.I may throw this book into our next garage sale, as it just takes up office space for no good reason.

Fabulous for newbies to med trans!
When I first started transcribing in 1980, the first edition of this book was my bible. When I was lost in a black hole of unintelligible doctor-mumble, being able to narrow the terms down to groups of specialties saved the day for me. Now, after 23 years as an acute care MT, I teach full time at a community college and I require this book for my transcription students. Ellen Drake's meticulous edits and additions have at least quadrupled the page count and made it a trustworthy reference. I must admit, though, that as an experienced MT, it would not be the first book I pulled off my shelf when stuck on a word now. Now I usually firstturn to the latest edition of Stedman's, the Drakes' latest pharmaceutical reference, or to a word book with extensive terms in a particular specialty. That's because the Medical Word Book is more like a text version of an experienced MT's brain. So I probably wouldn't recommend this for an "old" MT like me -- but newbies will LOVE it. ... Read more

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Fully revised print content. Features more than 225,000 definitions, 700 illustrations and more than 10,000 new words. Special sections including a Handbook of Style. Includes easy-to-install Windows®/Mac® CD-ROM and free, one-year subscriptions to the new collegiate website. Thumb-notched hardcover edition with jacket. ... Read more

Customer Reviews (196)

Dictionary
the type was so small, that you can't even read it without a magnifying glass.I wont' be able to use it and I'm not THAT old.

wrong pronunciation found
Entry 'fire' has wrong pronunciation in this 11th edition. Then how many mistakes are in this book? What does 11th edition mean? They let me be away from the book. I really await the 12th edition with those worries off.

It's a great dictionary, but
As always, Merriam-Webster dictionaries are good; they are what they are and anybody ordering one should know exactly what to expect. Contents are five star for the price - this isn't the OED. The reason for the one star deduction is that the open side page ends are solid. There is no indication where, say, the "M"'s or "Q"'s start. One must leaf through the pages and look at the headings. If I had known about this fact, I would have ordered a more expensive version.

THE BEST
The perfect dictionary. I've wanted one of these for a very long time. Finally sprung for it. Money well-spent.

Once it was ordered,I didn't have to wait long for it to arrive.

It suits my needs
I am so glad this dictionary is not awash with pictures of politicians and entertainers.There are many such people, living or deceased, that I dislike intensely and for good reason.Therefore, I do not appreciate having their faces being flashed in my face when looking up a totally unrelated word. The distraction can derail a good mood or muddle my concentration. ... Read more

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Taber s 21 is today s most comprehensive health science dictionary. Under the editorial direction of Donald Venes, MD, MSJ, a team of expert consulting editors and consultants representing every branch of health care, work with the Taber s in-house editorial staff to ensure that the content reflects the state of the art.

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Every print copy of Taber's 21 features the Taber'sPlus DVD. This multimedia toolkit offers a wealth of interactive activities, clinical tools, and resources.
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Explore through Sight & Sound 1,000 images and hundreds of terms with their definitions and pronunciations.
Taber s Audio Clear and precise pronunciations for 30,000 terms.
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Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary (Non-Indexed Version)
If you are learning medical anatomy, or billing and coding or any of those fields you need this book.It's great, brand new comes with DVD.You'll be glad you have it.Book came quickly, packaged it well to arrive safe and sound.I'm a happy camper!

helper at work
I use this all of the time at work as an RN Cae Manager At
UCSF

Fast and just as expected!
Always happy when I buy from Amazon.I got this really fast and it was just as advertised.Thanks!

super fast delivery
The book was perfect! and the price was wayyy better than what they expected me to pay at school! Thanks again!

awesome book
A must have for any medical biller,coder or collector. It gives you detailed information on a huge number of terms and procedures. It even gives you a free 1yr description for your PDA and I mean the entire book on PDA!!!! Free updates also. I look forward to a long relationship this FA Davis!! ... Read more

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• Expand your working medical vocabulary
• Work at your own pace to master the latest terms and techniques
• Learn all the essential Greek and Latin building blocks

Learn at your own pace with the guidebook that has sold over 400,000 copies

What word is used to describe a fatty tumor? Why are qualifiers necessary in medical terminology? How does kinesialgia occur? What does "involution" mean? With Quick Medical Terminology: A Self-Teaching Guide, Fourth Edition, you’ll discover the answers to these questions and many more.

Using a unique word-building system that begins with a review of Greek and Latin word roots, Shirley Steiner provides the tools necessary for building and sustaining a large working repertoire of medical terms. This new fourth edition helps readers understand the simple logic behind hundreds of seemingly incomprehensible words, featuring new review exercises and up-to-date examples. The step-by-step, clearly structured format of Quick Medical Terminology makes it fully accessible, providing an easily understood, comprehensive overview.

Like all Self-Teaching Guides, Quick Medical Terminology allows you to build gradually on what you have learned–at your own pace. Questions and self-tests reinforce the information in each chapter and allow you to skip ahead or focus on specific areas of concern. Packed with useful, up-to-date information, this clear, concise volume is a valuable learning tool and reference source for practitioners and students who need to expand, improve, or refresh their medical vocabularies. ... Read more

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quick medical terminology
This book was required, otherwise I wouldn't have bought it.Might be helpful for someone with absolutely no idea of terminology, I find it really redundant.

perfect preperation for med code course
I purchased this workbook to give me a head start for taking the medical coding and billing certification course in college. I was to begin class 9/21/10 and finished this workbook prior to the class starting. When I got my textbooks for class, I was very happy to see that one of the medical terminology books had similar chapter tests at the end of each chapter. I haven't been a student in 35 years so this workbook helped me to feel I was up to speed with the other students. I highly recommend this workbook.

Just what I needed!
When the book first arrived, I was skeptical when I thumbed through it. Now that I've completed chapter 1 and am well into chapter 2, I have to say that I love it! The lessons can be kind of repetitive, but they are not overdone - the repetition really helps to solidify the meanings for me. I have no medical background whatsoever (I need to learn some medical terms in preparation for a course I'll be taking), but this book makes learning the root words, prefixes, and suffixes easy! This is so much better than just memorizing words off a list.

Exceptionally Helpful
This book is exceptionally helpful.I am taking a medical terminolgy course and this book has helped me so much!I am learning (and remembering) more from this book than in class.Or rather, this book has helped me to better understand the class!!I am so glad that I have this self-taught guide!

A Sound Investment
This is a good book for someone who knows either no medical terminologyor only has a limited knowledge of it. That's not to say it's not good for someone who just needs to brush up on the basics, though. It's easy to ready and informative, and won't break the bank. If you workin the science and/or healthcare industries, I reccommend that you add this to your library. ... Read more

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In March 2001, the National Institutes of Health issued the following warning: "The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have information that is unreliable or misleading."Furthermore, because of the rapid increase in Internet-based information, many hours can be wasted searching, selecting, and printing.This book was created for medical professionals, students, and members of the general public who want to conduct medical research using the most advanced tools available and spending the least amount of time doing so. ... Read more

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Defining more than 12,500 terms, this book is essential for professionals in fields such as surgery, general practice, nursing, pharmacy, and dentistry, as will as many other specific areas. The entries include definitions, parts of speech, sample sentences to illustrate the work in context, quotations from newspapers and magazines, and encyclopedic comments.With language that varies from technical to conversational, this dictionary proves a useful tool for the beginning student and experienced professional alike. ... Read more

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Great
I have this book at home and I find it absolutely great to read. I want to be a doctor when I finish school and so I can see that this book is going to help me alot when I am a Med Student. ... Read more

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A great help on reports!
I am a medical transcription student (M-TEC!), and I purchased this book in the midst of doing operative reports for school. It has been a great addition to my MT library.

Definite help
As a medical transcriptionist, the need for this book is a must...would highly recommend to all transcriptionists and office personnel at surgical sites...excellent shipping time and super price...pristine condition...overall, an excellent buy.

Med book
This is a very handy book for an MT working hospital accounts.Definitely would recommend this seller too! :-)

A must for transcriptionist in training
I am currently training to be a medical transcriptionist.The Stedman's Medical & Surgical Equipment Words book 5th edition has been an asset to my reference library.I use it all the time and am happy with my decision to purchase it.

great book for MTs
I use my Med/Surg word book constantly.I could not do my job without it. ... Read more

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Univ. of Toledo, OH. Textbook of medical terminology students. Provides the basic techniques of medical word building. Full-color, user-friendly format. Previous edition: c1995. ... Read more

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super pleased!!!!
i received the book right on schedule and it was in excellent condition, just like the seller said. i will definitely reccommend this seller & buy from him again! :)

Medical Terminology System
I was glad I choose to purchase this text book new because it is a workbook as well and a text so having the chapter reviews and summaries blank is helpful.

Books the Best, Purchase Was Pits
The book is very good, exactly the one I needed. It was also a very good price, the lowest I found. The problem I had was the fact that I went on the Amazon web site, saw the notice that if I ordered within the indicated time I would receive within 21 hours and get free shipping. When I didn't receive it within the time indicated and, I checked on my order. I was told that although I went through the Amazon web site, ordered and paid through the web site my order actually came from a third party which did not come under the shipping agreement I thought I was getting. I feel that if someone uses the Amazon site to order and there is a special stipulation, like the one regarding shipping, if it will not apply to their order there should be a pop up that lets them know it doesn't apply. I feel the way it is handled, it is very misleading. Trying to communicate with someone at Amazon about it doesn't work either. All they do is thank you for using Amazon and tell you your order didn't qualify for the special shipping.

Terrific book
I wish that I'd had this book earlier.I have taken Medical Billing and Coding and used a medical term book to prepare.It was ho-hum.Now I am getting ready to go into a nursing program and this book is awesome.I especially appreciate how it links the terms with actual visual presentations of anatomy.It also discusses symptoms and gives you practice reading physician reports. The computer CD-Rom has reviews, quizzes and puzzles that help to sharpen your skills.It even has an audio CD that gives the correct pronunciation of the terms. My daughter's nursing teacher recommended this book.How glad I am that she did!

Medical Terminology Systems
This book is in very good condition.
There was some confusion on the delivery date, but it all worked out ... Read more

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Over 7,500 terms, definitions, and acronyms for medical insurance, billing and coding (MIBC) make this the perfect pocket dictionary for both students and practitioners in the MIBC professions! With its small size and concise definitions, this dictionary is ideal for use in class and in the medical office.

• Practical, consistent alphabetical organization with no subentries and screened thumb tabs make it easy to find the information you need.
• Etymologies for most entries help you understand the origins of the terminology and build your professional vocabulary.
• A list of commonly used abbreviations printed in the front and back covers make this your go-to reference for everyday practice.

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Since 1996, users of Pocket Medical Russian have discovered just how easy communicating with Russian-speakers can be. With thousands of copies in print, Pocket Medical Russian has helped medical personnel throughout the country diagnose and treat hundreds of thousands of Russian-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 Russian phrase, and an easy-to-pronounce pronunciation guide. On the patient's side the Russian 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 Russian, "da" (yes), "n'yet" (no), and "n'yeh-znah-yoo" (I don't know). ... Read more

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helped me tremendously
I had a Russian-speaking patient who did not speak English at all, so the only way I could communicate was with this book!It was wonderful because the patient could read the page and he would answer yes or no as I pointed to the question I wanted to ask.The sections are broken up into subjects, ie. neuro, pulmonary, etc. so that questions are more easily found.
I gave a 4 star rating only because with the limited time we have, sometimes it took a while to find the question I was looking for.Perhaps an good index might help.Otherwise, a wonderful book and I am going to buy the Spanish version!I wish there was a version in every language! ... Read more

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An Illustrated Guide to Veterinary Medical Terminology, Third Edition provides a visual approach to learning medical terms and understanding the basics of veterinary medicine. A systematic process of breaking down medical terms into their component parts allows readers to comprehend the root medical concepts and apply critical thinking skills when faced with new and unfamiliar medical terminology. Chapters progress from basic terminology related to anatomical positioning to body systems, and then to species- specific terminology. Case studies exemplify how medical terminology would be experienced in an actual veterinary practice. ... Read more

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book is great, but CD is not for Macs!
The book is great, but I really would have liked to have been able to use the CD--it's not compatible with Macs! And no, they don't offer any alternatives. Buyer beware...

Very helpful and easy to understand for beginners!
This book was very very helpful and easy to understand.I would suggest it for anyone entering the field.

worthwhile textbook
As a student required to purchase this textbook, I will acknowledge that it is easy to read and understand.I'm finding it to be a good companion to my Anatomy & Physiology textbook (by same author).Using the 2 books together is very useful.I will keep this book as a future reference.

TERMINOLOGY A VETERINARY SCIENCE MAJOR MUST KNOW
Excellent textbook for those who are planning a veterinary career! I will keep this as a reference forever!

the title of this book doesnt even do it justice.....
This book is clearly more than just a "terminology" book. It goes into massive detail on the causes and treatments on highlighted diseases, injuries, etc.. I personally think that this book should cost way more than what i bought it for. ... Read more

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A comprehensive, easy-to-use guide to the most common healthcare abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, and other such "shortcuts" encountered every day. Includes over 22,000 abbreviations and acronyms, 250 symbols, 1,100 prefixes and suffixes, 44,000 total entries and definitions, and an index of managed care abbreviations. An appendix covers the Greek alphabet, roman numerals, and metric units. ... Read more

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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). ... Read more

Customer Reviews (8)

Not that helpful.
I don't speak any Spanish.I have not found this pocket guide to be very helpful.Perhaps I'm a specialist and need something more specific for my specialty.

Invaluable resource (especially when used with audio CD)!!!!!
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!

Great help
This book is very helpful when talking with patients. Even if you can not speak well, it is written in Spanish on the opposite page and they can be reading along with you in case your pronountiation is not accurate.

Pocket Medical Spanish
This book is a wonderful aid for those who are trying to learn medical Spanish, or need a tool to treat patients who only speak Spanish (when you have no Spanish experience). All you need to know is Si, No and No Se (yes, no and I do not know); and with these three phrases you can treat a patient immediately and effectively.They even have a tape or CD that can accompany the book.What a well thought out book for anyone who needs medical Spanish to advance their career or needs to treat patients on a medical missionary trip.Well done Dr. Dollinger!It is so easy, the first time I picked up the book I was ready to go in a few minuets.

ehh?
The book is really good if you don't know spanish and just want to read something to the patient and get a response that you don't understand.Don't get me wrong, it really is a decent book, but the emphasis is certainly not on learning medical spanish and is more on getting your point across to the patient.How you would interpret their answer will remain a mystery to me...I'll let you know how it went when I get back from our medical missions trip to Nicaragua. ... Read more