Medical Interpreters | Intérpretes médicos (Ep. 11)

Palliative Care | Cuidados Paliativos

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

Sports Medicine | Medicina Deportiva (Ep. 12)

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

Medical Interpreters | Intérpretes médicos (Ep. 11)

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

A visit to the lab | Una visita al laboratorio (Ep. 10)

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

Lung Cancer Screening | Detección de cáncer de pulmón (Ep.9)

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