Explore every episode of the podcast Medical Spanish Podcast
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| Discussing Hypoglycemia in Spanish | 17 Aug 2026 | 00:05:37 | |
How do you counsel a patient on low blood sugar in Spanish? In this episode, Daniela Grave plays the role of a doctor counseling a patient with diabetes about hypoglycemia. You'll hear the clinical term "hipoglucemia" alongside the phrase Spanish-speaking patients actually use — "un bajón de azúcar." Then we look at one word that causes real confusion in the exam room: mareo, which can mean vertigo, faintness, or nausea. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction Read the full lesson with the dialogue, translations, and clarifying questions. Watch video lesson on YouTube Already a member? Break down this consultation line by line in the Hypoglycemia module of our Diabetes course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Activities of Daily Living in Spanish | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:15:14 | |
When admitting a patient to the hospital, understanding their level of independence is crucial. Can they dress themselves, cook for themselves, and get around safely? Do they drive? This information helps us understand the events that led up to a patient's presentation and whether they'll need extra support once they return home. In this beginner-friendly lesson, we're covering how to ask about independence, getting around, and driving in Spanish. LEVEL – BEGINNER 00:00 - Introduction Read the full lesson on our blog: Watch the video version of this lesson on YouTube: Already a member? Access this lesson, Activities of Daily Living in Spanish for Healthcare, in the Social History module of our History and Exam course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals | 29 Jun 2026 | 00:14:52 | |
This episode was suggested by two listeners who wrote in asking for vocabulary related to foot care. It turns out this topic is richer than it might first appear — the vocabulary comes up regularly in podiatry, primary care, wound care, and beyond. Recorded with medical Spanish teacher Daniela Grave, from Mexico. Already a member? Access this lesson, Common Foot Conditions, in the Podiatry Module of our Spanish for Primary Care Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals Chapters
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| Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care | A Story from Guatemala | 27 May 2026 | 00:13:01 | |
This is the fifth and final lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through the last days of a leukemia battle in this Medical Spanish end-of-life patient interview. Luis González describes alarming lab results, a doctor's shocking words about Ingrid's white blood cell count, and the urgent return to the hospital on a Saturday afternoon — where Ingrid walked in on her own power despite critical lab values. Already a member? Access this lesson, End of Life and Grief, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis González (de la Cultural Spanish School) por compartir su historia con nosotros. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care: A Story from Guatemala Chapters
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| Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala | 04 May 2026 | 00:21:07 | |
This is the fourth lesson in la historia de Ingrid. In this episode, we follow Luis González as he describes Ingrid's prolonged hospitalization, his role as a messenger, the transfusions, and the start of outpatient chemotherapy. We also explore the emotional shock Ingrid felt when she experienced hair loss, the most feared side effect of chemotherapy. Already a member? Access this lesson, Chemotherapy, Hair Loss and Daily Life with Leukemia, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 02:41 - Hospitalization in Xela, family's role, initial treatments Gracias a Luis González (de la Cultural Spanish School) por compartir su historia con nosotros. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala Chapters
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| Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:16:36 | |
This is the third lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a Guatemalan family through a leukemia diagnosis, an AMA discharge, and critical life-or-death decisions. Luis González describes Ingrid's fear in a public hospital in Guatemala City, the decision to sign a voluntary discharge form against medical advice, and their journey to Quetzaltenango (Xela), where a hematologist confirms the diagnosis and recommends immediate hospitalization. Already a member? Access this lesson, Facing Leukemia | Leaving the Hospital AMA, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 02:07 - An AMA discharge Gracias a Luis González (de la Cultural Spanish School) por compartir su historia con nosotros. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey Chapters
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| Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish | A Story from Guatemala | 03 Apr 2026 | 00:11:10 | |
This is the second lesson in la historia de Ingrid. Follow a family from Guatemala through a difficult diagnosis, and learn the vocabulary and phrases for diagnosing leukemia in Spanish. Luis takes Ingrid to a hospital in Santiago, where blood work, X-rays, and other studies are performed over a couple of days. A visiting hematologist reviews the results and delivers the diagnosis directly, and the family is referred urgently to the Hospital Nacional in Guatemala City. Already a member? Access this lesson, Diagnosis and Shock, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 02:30 - The tests at the Santiago hospital Gracias a Luis González (de la Cultural Spanish School) por compartir su historia con nosotros. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala Chapters
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| Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala | 24 Mar 2026 | 00:09:44 | |
Today we're starting a brand new series — one of the most meaningful things Doc Molly has made for this podcast. On a recent trip to Guatemala, she sat down with Luis González, one of the directors of the Cultural Spanish School in San Pedro La Laguna, who shared the story of his late wife, Ingrid, diagnosed with leukemia in 2018. Over this series, we'll follow her story from the very first symptoms through diagnosis, treatment, and her passing — learning the Spanish to talk about all of it along the way. Already a member? Access this lesson, The First Signs, within the Leukemia – Ingrid's Story module of our Spanish for Cancer Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis González (de la Cultural Spanish School) por compartir su historia con nosotros. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala Chapters
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| Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use | 24 Feb 2026 | 00:12:57 | |
In this episode, we practice how to start a clinical conversation about drug use in Spanish. We focus on asking clear, professional, and respectful questions to use in the hospital, clinic, or emergency room. Already a member? Access this lesson, Asking About Drug Use, within the Substance Use module of our Spanish for Mental Health course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use Chapters
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| Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children | 13 Jan 2026 | 00:14:00 | |
Learn medical Spanish to assess eczema in children, including how to talk about flares, itching, and topical steroid use, using patient-friendly language. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Assessing Eczema in Children within our Spanish for Primary Care course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros.
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| Say Happy Holidays in Spanish! | 24 Dec 2025 | 00:03:43 | |
Do you know how to say Happy Holidays in Spanish? In this episode, we practice saying Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and more in Spanish. Watch the video version of this lesson on YouTube. Become a member! Membership gives you access to over 500 interactive medical Spanish lessons, organized into easy-to-follow courses. LEVEL – BEGINNER 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Elizabeth Cortez de Español Sin Límite por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson: Say Happy Holidays in Spanish! Chapters
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| Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics | 18 Dec 2025 | 00:20:57 | |
In this episode, you'll learn how to assess a patient's orientation in Spanish. This kicks off our Mental Status Exam in Spanish series — in this first free lesson, we focus on the patient's orientation, and in upcoming member lessons, we'll practice assessing memory, attention, concentration, and language, all with a practical, clinical focus. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Assessing Orientation within our Spanish for Mental Health course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics Chapters
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| Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish with the Passive “Se” | 18 Nov 2025 | 00:16:52 | |
In this episode, we begin a four-lesson series on the medical equipment and supplies used every day in patient care. We review high-value vocabulary — el termómetro (thermometer), el manguito de presión (blood pressure cuff), el oxímetro (oximeter), el monitor cardíaco (cardiac monitor), and el glucómetro (glucometer) — and practice describing their clinical use with short phrases using the passive se. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish – Passive, in our Spanish for Primary Care Course: Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Chapters 00:00 – Introduction --- Gracias a Henry Mejía, de la Cultural Spanish School (https://culturalspanishschool.com/), por su ayuda con el español de esta lección. Gracias por escuchar. ¡Hasta luego!
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| Cardiac Cath: Learn to Explain Risks in Spanish | 03 Nov 2025 | 00:13:49 | |
Learn how to explain risks in Spanish to your patients before cardiac catheterization — including bleeding, infection, and discomfort at the insertion site. This lesson is ideal for anyone who must explain risks before a procedure. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Cardiac Catheterization – Explain Risks and Complications, in our Spanish for Cardiology Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 01:22 – Explain risk in Spanish Agradezco a Luis Almeida por ayudarnos con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Cardiac Cath: Learn to Explain Risks in Spanish Chapters
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| Vital Signs in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals | 13 Oct 2025 | 00:12:14 | |
Learning how to take vital signs in Spanish is a fundamental skill for any healthcare professional working in a routine clinic or primary care setting. In this episode, you'll hear an intermediate-level clinical dialogue, a vocabulary breakdown, and grammar tips to help you communicate effectively with your Spanish-speaking patients. Already a member? Access the full lesson, Vital Signs – Vocab and Interpret, in our Spanish for Primary Care Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 01:26 - Clinical dialogue: taking vitals Agradezco a Luis Almeida y Daniela Gálviz, de Venezuela, quienes interpretan al enfermero y a la paciente en este diálogo. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Vital Signs in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals Chapters
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| Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass in Spanish | 25 Sep 2025 | 00:10:49 | |
Practice explaining angioplasty, stent placement, and when bypass surgery may be needed — clearly and naturally in Spanish. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patient. Then we break it down together, reviewing the key vocabulary and grammar so you can use it in your work. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Already a member? Access Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass within our Cardiology Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED (Ready for a challenge?) 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass in Spanish Chapters
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| Learn Medical Spanish for Ob/Gyn – Sex and Pregnancy Questions | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:13:04 | |
Learn essential Medical Spanish for obstetrics and improve communication with patients about reproductive health issues. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Member? Access Sexual and Obstetric History – Essential Questions within our Gynecological History and Exam Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Quiero dar las gracias a Daniela Gálviz, de Venezuela, y a Daniela Grave, de México, por ayudarnos con el español de esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Learn Medical Spanish for Ob/Gyn – Sex and Pregnancy Questions Chapters
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| Coronary Angiogram in Spanish – Step by Step | 11 Aug 2025 | 00:07:42 | |
Learn to explain a coronary angiogram in Spanish — from IV placement to contrast injection and real-time imaging. First, you'll hear Luis Almeida from Venezuela explain the procedure just as he would to a patient. Then we break it down together, reviewing the key vocabulary and grammar so you can use it in your work. Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Want access to the full lesson? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Coronary Angiogram in Spanish – Step by Step Chapters
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| Medical Spanish for Monitoring Diabetes | 01 Jul 2025 | 00:14:38 | |
Learn Medical Spanish for diabetes follow-up: glucose monitoring, A1c, and checking for protein in the urine, through a patient-centered dialogue followed by a vocabulary review. Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Medical Spanish for Monitoring Diabetes Chapters
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| Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia in Spanish | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:10:06 | |
Learn how to discuss the symptoms and treatment of chlamydia in Spanish through a clinical dialogue and guided vocabulary review. In this case, the patient presents very few symptoms, which is typical of many chlamydia infections, especially in women, but it's still important to detect and treat the infection promptly to prevent complications. Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Introduction Gracias a Elizabet Cortez, de Español Sin Límite, por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia in Spanish Chapters
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| Spanish for Diabetes Complications: How to Explain the Risks | 26 May 2025 | 00:13:51 | |
Learn how to explain diabetes complications in Spanish, including organ damage, heart attacks, kidney failure, blindness, and neuropathy. Already a member? Access this lesson, Metformin, Dietary Choices, and Complications, in our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, and a quiz. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! LEVEL – ADVANCED
Gracias a Daniela Grave por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Read the full lesson and get more Medical Spanish practice: Spanish for Diabetes Complications: How to Explain the Risks Chapters
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| Explaining Type II Diabetes in Spanish for Medical Professionals | 12 May 2025 | 00:08:06 | |
Learn how to explain diabetes in Spanish with clear terms for better patient understanding and improved medical communication. Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Explaining Type II Diabetes in Spanish for Medical Professionals on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| How to Explain a Diabetes Diagnosis in Spanish | 28 Apr 2025 | 00:05:52 | |
Learn how to explain a diabetes diagnosis in Spanish using clear and compassionate language with this clinical conversation. Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, a downloadable PDF, a quiz, and mark it as complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro A huge gracias to Daniela Grave from Mexico for her collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit How to Explain a Diabetes Diagnosis in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Medical Spanish for DVT Risk Factors | 07 Apr 2025 | 00:05:22 | |
In this lesson, you'll learn medical Spanish for DVT risk factors. You'll hear a physician assistant ask about clotting history, trauma, surgery, immobilization, and travel. Most of the lesson is in Spanish, but you can always read along as you listen! Already a member? Access this lesson within our courses to get the full lesson notes, downloadable PDF, quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – ADVANCED (Remember, you can always read along as you listen!) 00:00 - Intro A huge gracias to Henry Mejía and the Cultural Spanish School for their collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and comprehension questions, visit Medical Spanish for DVT Risk Factors on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis in Spanish | 17 Mar 2025 | 00:11:52 | |
This lesson continues where our last cellulitis lesson left off. Henry, the physician assistant, has just examined the patient's leg, noting redness, warmth, tenderness, and swollen glands in the groin. In this final part of the dialogue, he discusses ordering an ultrasound to rule out deep vein thrombosis, then explains the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up. Already a member? Access this lesson within our Spanish for Infections course to get the full lesson notes, downloadable PDF, quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our interactive Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro A huge gracias to Henry Mejía and the Cultural Spanish School for their collaboration on this lesson! Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Diagnosis and Treatment of Cellulitis in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Essential Mental Health Questions in Spanish | 03 Mar 2025 | 00:21:00 | |
As a healthcare provider, bridging the language barrier is critical to delivering compassionate and accurate care. Join Luis Almeida and Doc Molly as they review essential mental health questions in Spanish to help you assess your patients with confidence — covering emotions, sleep, energy levels, appetite, and sensitive topics like self-harm. Member at docmolly.com? Access this lesson within our History and Exam course to access full lesson notes, download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member at docmolly.com and access all our Medical Spanish lessons. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. ¡Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Essential Mental Health Questions in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Spanish for Labor and Delivery | Essential Questions | 17 Feb 2025 | 00:14:35 | |
Learn essential Medical Spanish for labor and delivery, including questions about pregnancy, contractions, and prenatal care. Member? Access this lesson within our Reproductive Health Course! Review what you learned with the Quizlet set, download the PDF, and get answers to your questions. Not a member yet? Join today! Support the podcast and unlock 400+ audio lessons to boost your Medical Spanish! 00:00 - Intro A special thank you to Elizabeth Cortés (Guatemala), Daniela Grave (Mexico), Gloria Becerril (Mexico), and Daniela Gálviz (Venezuela) for helping create this lesson. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Spanish for Labor and Delivery | Essential Questions on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Spanish for Cellulitis: Risk Factors and Exam | 01 Jan 2025 | 00:16:57 | |
We continue the clinical dialogue with Henry, the PA, as he evaluates a patient with suspected cellulitis. He asks about risk factors for cellulitis and MRSA and then conducts a physical exam. Member? Access the quiz and downloadable PDF, and mark this lesson as complete in our Spanish for Infections course! Not a member yet? Support this project and get access to over 400 audio lessons organized into interactive courses at docmolly.com. 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Henry Mejía de la Cultural Spanish School en San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, y gracias a todos por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Spanish for Cellulitis: Risk Factors and Exam on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Learn Flu Symptoms in Spanish | 19 Dec 2024 | 00:11:16 | |
Señora García presents to the clinic with a severe cold. Following the clinical dialogue, we practice expressing symptoms of the flu and a common cold. Member? Reinforce what you learn — access full show notes, take the quiz, download the PDF, and ask a question in our Spanish for Infections course. Not a member yet? Support the podcast by becoming a member! Membership gives you access to over 400 interactive medical Spanish lessons organized into easy-to-follow courses. 00:00 - Intro Gracias por escuchar. The lessons offered at docmolly.com are solely for learning Spanish. They are not intended to teach medicine or provide medical advice. Take lessons with Ángel, who helped create this lesson! ¡Gracias por escuchar y hasta la próxima! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Learn Flu Symptoms in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| History of Present Illness for Cellulitis in Spanish | 04 Dec 2024 | 00:10:28 | |
Learn how to take a history of present illness for cellulitis in Spanish, including key questions about symptoms and systemic signs like fever. This clinical dialogue on cellulitis was recorded with my Spanish teacher, Henry Mejía, at the Cultural Spanish School in San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. ¡Chécalo! I recommend this school for a fantastic immersion experience! Member? Access the quiz and downloadable PDF, and mark this lesson as complete in our Spanish for Infections course! Not a member yet? Support this project and get access to over 400 audio lessons organized into interactive courses at docmolly.com. 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Henry Mejía de la Cultural Spanish School en San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala, y gracias a todos por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit History of Present Illness for Cellulitis in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Could You Answer the Clinic Phone in Spanish? | 22 Oct 2024 | 00:12:11 | |
Could you answer the clinic phone in Spanish? Learn to answer the phone, obtain basic patient information, and transfer a call in Spanish. In this episode, a patient calls the clinic and speaks with the receptionist, then is transferred to the nurse line to leave a message. This lesson is part of the Clinic Telephone Encounter module in our Spanish for Primary Care Course. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias por escuchar. The lessons offered at docmolly.com are a fun way to practice Spanish. They are not intended to provide medical advice. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Could You Answer the Clinic Phone in Spanish? on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Greeting Patients for Lab Tests in Spanish | 17 Oct 2024 | 00:05:05 | |
Learn how to greet patients for their lab tests in Spanish. This is the first lesson in a series practicing essential phrases and steps for obtaining various tests in Spanish, including blood tests, urine tests, ECGs, sputum samples, Mantoux tests, and X-rays. In this lesson, we act as the medical receptionist, greeting patients in Spanish for their lab tests. Member? Access the Lab and X-ray module in our Spanish for Primary Care course. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Henry Mejía de la Cultural Spanish School en San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Greeting Patients for Lab Tests in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Mastering ER Triage for Injuries in Spanish | 08 Oct 2024 | 00:14:01 | |
In this lesson, Doc Molly is joined by Luis Almeida from Venezuela to practice essential questions for assessing patients who come to the ER with an apparent injury — covering general injury assessment, falls and accidents, head injury and loss of consciousness, and violence-related injuries. Member? Access the ER Triage module in our Spanish for Emergencies course. Become a member! Membership gives you access to over 400 interactive medical Spanish lessons, organized into easy-to-follow courses. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. ¡Gracias por escuchar! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Mastering ER Triage for Injuries in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Manage Anaphylaxis in Spanish! | 15 Aug 2024 | 00:12:58 | |
Learn to manage anaphylaxis in Spanish. This lesson is the second half of a clinical dialogue recorded with Elizabeth Cortez de Español Sin Límite. You'll hear the doctor reassure the mother after her son's allergic reaction, order antihistamines and steroids, recommend a few hours of observation, discuss common triggers of anaphylaxis, discuss referral to an allergist, and prescribe and explain how to use an EpiPen. Member at docmolly.com? Access the Anaphylaxis Module in our Spanish for Emergencies course to download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member and get access to ALL our Medical Spanish lessons! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias por estudiar español con nosotros. Gracias a Elizabeth Cortez, de Español Sin Límite, por su colaboración en esta lección. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Manage Anaphylaxis in Spanish! on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Evaluate Anaphylaxis in Spanish! | 31 Jul 2024 | 00:08:34 | |
Learn to evaluate anaphylaxis in Spanish! In this lesson, we learn vital Spanish for this emergency through a clinical scenario in which a child presents to the ER with an anaphylactic reaction — asking about allergies, describing symptoms such as swelling and difficulty breathing, naming emergency treatments like epinephrine and IV fluids, and performing an airway and lung exam. Member at docmolly.com? Access this lesson within our Spanish for Emergencies course to download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member and get access to ALL our Medical Spanish lessons! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias por estudiar español con nosotros. Gracias a Elizabeth Cortez, de Español Sin Límite, por su colaboración en esta lección. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Evaluate Anaphylaxis in Spanish! on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Learn Genitourinary Symptoms in Spanish! | 05 Jul 2024 | 00:13:08 | |
Join Luis and Doc Molly as they practice genitourinary symptoms in Spanish — covering menstruation, menopause, UTIs, kidney stones, and BPH. In the next lesson, this vocabulary is put to use asking genitourinary questions in Spanish. Member at docmolly.com? Access this lesson within our History and Exam course to download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member and get access to ALL our Medical Spanish lessons! LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro ¡Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Learn Genitourinary Symptoms in Spanish! on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Learn Spanish for Harm Reduction | 09 Jun 2024 | 00:13:27 | |
Elizabet Cortez from Español Sin Límite and Doc Molly discuss harm reduction in Spanish, including a conversation about a recent Radio Ambulante episode on safe drug use organizations in Mexico, followed by key vocabulary practice. Member at docmolly.com? Access full notes and the PDF for this lesson in our Spanish for Mental Health course. LEVEL – ADVANCED 00:42 - Intro Special thanks to Elizabet Cortez, from Español Sin Límite. ¡Hasta la próxima! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Learn Spanish for Harm Reduction on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Could you perform a pelvic exam in Spanish? | 20 May 2024 | 00:13:23 | |
Learn Spanish to perform a pelvic exam. This lesson is part of Doc Molly's updated Spanish for Gynecology series, refreshed with the help of her Spanish teachers from Mexico and Costa Rica. Daniela Gálviz from Venezuela plays the doctor in today's dialogue. Members at docmolly.com can access the Spanish for Gynecology module within the Reproductive Health course, with full show notes, a downloadable PDF, a Quizlet set, and progress tracking. LEVEL – UPPER INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias por escuchar y hasta la próxima. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit: Could you perform a pelvic exam in Spanish? on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Evaluating a Patient after a Seizure in Spanish | 16 Apr 2024 | 00:12:20 | |
Listen to the clinical presentation of a seizure in Spanish. A patient presents to the ER with his wife after a seizure. Since he remains post-ictal, his wife provides the history. Luis Almeida plays the doctor, and Daniela Gálviz plays the wife. After listening to the clinical encounter, we review the key verbs and vocabulary related to seizures. Member? Access this lesson within our courses! Download the PDF, take the quiz, ask a question, and mark this lesson complete. Become a member! We could not do this without the support of our members. Gracias de todo corazón. 00:00 - Intro Gracias por estudiar español con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Evaluating a Patient after a Seizure in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Learn Neurological Symptoms in Spanish! | 30 Mar 2024 | 00:17:44 | |
Join Luis and Doc Molly as they practice neurological symptoms in Spanish, covering headaches, strokes, head trauma, seizures, and more. In the next member lesson, this vocabulary is put to use in questions. Watch the video version of this lesson on YouTube. Member at docmolly.com? Access this lesson within our History and Exam course to download the PDF, take the quiz, and mark it complete. Become a member and get access to ALL our Medical Spanish lessons! Sign up for our History and Exam Course. LEVEL – BEGINNER 00:00 - Intro Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Learn Neurological Symptoms in Spanish! on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Asking About Tobacco Use in Spanish | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:13:19 | |
Learn to ask about tobacco use in Spanish. You'll hear a brief clinical dialogue where the doctor asks the patient if they smoke, when they quit, for how long they smoked, and how much they smoked per day, then we review the vocabulary and learn to ask if the patient chews or vapes tobacco. This is the first in a series of lessons covering substance use disorders. Reinforce what you learn using the Quizlet Set for this lesson! Member? Download the PDF for this lesson. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Gracias a Sandra Chacón, de Lapa Verde Spanish School, por su ayuda con esta lección. Grabé esta lección durante un viaje de inmersión a Costa Rica con Common Ground International. ¡Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros! For the full lesson notes and vocabulary breakdown, visit Asking About Tobacco Use in Spanish on docmolly.com. Chapters
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| Intro to Newborn Hearing Screening in Spanish | 24 Feb 2024 | 00:14:46 | |
Learn key Spanish phrases for a newborn hearing screening — how to ask about family history of hearing loss and complications during pregnancy, plus vocabulary you'll use throughout the exam. This is the first lesson in a 3-part series requested by one of our listeners, a newborn hearing technician. 00:00 - Intro Already a member? Access this lesson within our Newborn Hearing Screening Module. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Daniela Grave y a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Learn Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Spanish! | 02 Feb 2024 | 00:22:36 | |
Join Luis and me as we review gastrointestinal symptoms in Spanish! Learn how to talk about stomach pain, nausea, heartburn, and bowel movements, plus how to ask patients about swallowing difficulty and choking. In the next member lesson, we'll complete the full gastrointestinal review of systems. 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Already a member? Access all the Review of Systems lessons in our History and Exam course! Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Thrombolytics Contraindications in Spanish – Parte 1 | 14 Jan 2024 | 00:20:21 | |
Contraindications to thrombolytics are some of the highest-stakes questions you'll ask a stroke patient. In this first of two lessons, we cover the Spanish for symptom onset timing, recent head trauma or stroke, active bleeding, bleeding diathesis, uncontrolled blood pressure, and low blood sugar — with help from Luis Almeida in Venezuela. 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Watch the video for this lesson on YouTube. Already a member? Access this lesson in our Spanish for Emergencies course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Explain Thrombolytics for Stroke in Spanish | 05 Jan 2024 | 00:13:18 | |
Once a stroke patient is a thrombolytic candidate, explaining the treatment clearly matters just as much as giving it. In this lesson, we cover how to explain thrombolytic therapy in Spanish — the name of the drug, what it does, the treatment goals, and how and when it's administered — with help from Luis Almeida in Venezuela. 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Watch the video for this lesson on YouTube. Already a member? Access this lesson in our Spanish for Emergencies course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Symptoms of the Ears, Nose, Throat, and Chest in Spanish | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:11:52 | |
Learn how to talk about ear, nose, throat, mouth, and chest symptoms in Spanish! In this episode, Luis and Doc Molly cover essential vocabulary for congestion, sore throat, cough, and chest pain — plus the key difference between oreja and oído. LEVEL – INTERMEDIATE 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Watch the video for this lesson on YouTube Already a member? Access this lesson in the Review of Systems Module of our History and Exam Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida por su ayuda con esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Skin and Musculoskeletal Symptoms in Spanish | 24 Nov 2023 | 00:13:31 | |
Skin rashes, bruises, fractures, joint stiffness — in this Review of Systems lesson, learn the key Spanish vocabulary for skin and musculoskeletal symptoms and how to ask patients about them using tener. 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Watch the video for this lesson on YouTube. Already a member? Access full show notes, quiz, and downloadable PDF for this lesson in our History and Exam Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! Gracias a Luis Almeida, de Venezuela, que grabó el español para esta lección. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| When You Have to Stop Resuscitation in Spanish | 08 Nov 2023 | 00:19:32 | |
When 30 minutes of CPR doesn't bring back a pulse, what do you say to the family? In this advanced lesson, follow an authentic clinical encounter and learn the Spanish vocabulary for advanced cardiac life support, asystole, and how to stop resuscitation in Spanish. 00:00 - Intro Read the full lesson on our site. Watch the video version of this lesson with subtitles on YouTube. Already a member? Access full show notes, the Quizlet set, and the PDF for this lesson in our Spanish for Emergencies Course. Not a member yet? ¡Hazte miembro! I recorded this clinical encounter with one of my Spanish teachers from México, Daniela Grave. Gracias por estudiar español médico con nosotros. Chapters
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| Learn Constitutional Symptoms in Spanish | 29 Oct 2023 | 00:11:59 | |
Access the video lesson, Quizlet set, and PDF in our History and Exam course. Learn a complete History and Exam in Spanish. All our medical Spanish courses are available through our Premium Medical and All Access subscriptions. Constitutional Symptoms 1:50 Ask questions using the verb TENER 3:31OJO: We do NOT say, “Tiene una feibre,” but instead, “Tiene fiebre.” Ask About Consitutional Symptoms Using SUFRIR y PADECER 5:50OJO: You may hear your patients use the following construction to speak about having problems in a certain area of their body. Padecer/Sufrir de + la parte del cuerpo. Ask about recent symptoms 7:37 Ask about weight loss and weight gain 9:15OJO: Use “¿Desde cuándo?” to ask how long a symptom has been going on.Por ejemplo: Paciente: Tengo los pies hinchados. >> Enfermero: ¿Desde cuándo? | |||
| Spanish for Paramedics: CPR en Route to Hospital | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:18:35 | |
Video version of this lesson with subtitles in YouTube. Check out our Shorts where I share useful tips. ONE-QUESTION SURVEY: Do you want me to continue to do the podcast primarily in Spanish? Member? Access full show notes, the Quizlet set and the PDF for this lesson within our Spanish for Emergencies course! TimeStamps Dialogue 2:21 Vocabulario Scenario 3:49 PEA and ETCO2 5:28 Paramedic in charge, heartbeats 7:21 On its own 9:13 Positive signs 11:22 Transport to Hospital 12:49 Learn More Medical Spanish!Become a member and get access to our our interactive member lessons where we interpret the clinical dialogue as we review the vocabulary and grammar, as well as full lesson notes, PDFs and quizzes. Soon you will be able to subscribe to access the last 3 months of all our audio lessons via Apple Podcasts. Related Lessons
I recorded this clinical encounter with one of my Spanish teachers from México, Daniela Grave. Click here to take lessons with Daniela. Vocabulary Review Setting the Scene Cardiac Electrical Activity and End-Tidal CO2This would be equivalent to PEA in English. End-tidal means end of exhalation >> “expiratorio final” We can use either, ENCARGADO/A DE o A CARGO DE, to say IN CHARGE OF.Note the use of the preposition “a” to say your grandmother’s care, “la atención A su abuela.” Her heart is not beating on its ownWe do NOT say, “por mi solo/sola” Positive Signs Transport to the Hospital | |||