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Mobile Apps and Podcasts
- Mango LanguagesMango Languages is an online language-learning platform offering courses in over 70 languages. It focuses on practical, conversational skills with interactive lessons that include vocabulary, grammar, and cultural insights. Mango also provides pronunciation practice and is accessible via web and mobile apps. This resource is available to all PCOM alumni, as well as current students, faculty, and staff.
- DuolingoAn online language learning resource, with an app available for both Apple and Android devices.
- Medical Spanish PodcastsA podcast focusing on medical Spanish lessons that are based on common clinical encounters and interviews with real patients and providers.
- Spanish Flashcards - Voice (iOS)Spanish Flashcards - Voice helps you learn Spanish faster by using flashcards with pictures.
- Yes/No Medical Spanish (iTunes)A podcast that focuses on grammar and technique. A companion to the book.
Health Information in Spanish
- CDC in SpanishThe CDC website in Spanish
- Food & Nutrition Center in SpanishWebsite from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
- Health Information TranslationsHealth Information Translations provides education resources in multiple languages for health care professionals and others to use in their communities. Resources are easy to read and culturally appropriate
- Library of Spanish Language ResourcesAHRQ offers a growing library of publications in Spanish that compare treatments for heart and vascular system conditions, diabetes, cancer, bone and more.
- Medline Plus in SpanishHealth website maintained by the National Library of Medicine.
- NIH in SpanishThe National Institutes of Health's website in Spanish
- Office of Minority Health (Division of HHS)Gives good demographic information regarding health care data, medical updates, insurance coverage, and understanding your patient rights.
Databases Available in Spanish
- BMJ Best PracticeBMJ Best Practice is an evidence-based clinical decision support tool designed for healthcare professionals. It provides up-to-date, reliable information on the diagnosis, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of medical conditions. The platform includes clinical guidelines, recommendations, and detailed information on disease management, helping healthcare providers make informed decisions at the point of care.
- BMJ Case ReportsBMJ Case Reports is an online medical journal that publishes a wide range of case reports in all areas of medicine. It provides healthcare professionals with a platform to share unique, rare, or interesting clinical cases that offer valuable learning opportunities. The case reports often include detailed patient histories, clinical findings, diagnostic processes, treatments, and outcomes. BMJ Case Reports aims to enhance medical education by allowing clinicians to learn from real-world examples, promote awareness of uncommon conditions, and highlight best practices in patient care.
- EBSCOhost WebEBSCOhost Web is an online research platform that provides access to a wide range of academic databases and resources. Users can simultaneously search across multiple databases to find peer-reviewed articles, conduct research, and gather reliable information for academic or professional purposes. Some key databases include Academic Search Premier, CINAHL, Business Source Premier, MEDLINE, ERIC, and PsycINFO, among others. The platform offers advanced search features, citation tools, and full-text access to many resources, making it a comprehensive tool for research in various fields such as business, health, education, social sciences, and more.
- PubMedPubMed is a free, searchable database maintained by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). It provides access to a vast collection of biomedical literature, including millions of citations from journals in fields like medicine, life sciences, nursing, dentistry, and health policy. PubMed includes articles, abstracts, and full-text resources related to clinical research, biomedical studies, and healthcare topics. It is widely used by researchers, clinicians, students, and healthcare professionals for accessing peer-reviewed research and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in health and medical fields.
- UpToDate
Peer-reviewed clinical information system supports point-of-care decision making. For assistance on account access, contact Jim Panacio.
- VisualDx
Combines high-quality, peer-reviewed medical images and concise, actionable information to support the accurate recognition and management of disease.
Language Learning Resources
- MedicalSpanish.comFree learning resources in medical Spanish, including categorized medical Spanish vocabulary with audio.
- Medical Spanish for Healthcare ProvidersProvides browsable Spanish medical phrases and questions with audio.
- Medical Spanish for Health ProfessionalsCommon medical interview questions and responses with audio.
- Useful Spanish PhrasesA list of common phrases in Spanish.
Guide Information
Last Updated: Dec 2, 2024 6:18 PM
URL: https://libguides.pcom.edu/medical_spanish