Medical Spanish Podcast

Discussing Hypoglycemia in Spanish

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 hypoglycemi

Activities of Daily Living in Spanish

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

Foot Conditions in Spanish for Medical Professionals

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 vo

Medical Spanish for End-of-Life Care | A Story from Guatemala

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 pat

Leukemia Hospitalization | Medical Spanish from Guatemala

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,

Facing Leukemia | An AMA Discharge in Spanish – A Patient’s Journey

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 G

Diagnosing Leukemia in Spanish | A Story from Guatemala

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 leuk

Symptoms of Leukemia in Spanish – A Story from Guatemala

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 Gon

Medical Spanish for Asking About Substance Use

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 th

Medical Spanish for Assessing Eczema in Children

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 vid

Say Happy Holidays in Spanish!

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 vi

Assessing Orientation in Spanish | Mental Status Exam Basics

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 fo

Explain Patient Monitoring in Spanish with the Passive “Se”

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 (ther

Cardiac Cath: Learn to Explain Risks in Spanish

Learn how to explain risks in Spanish to your patients before cardiac catheterization — including bleeding, infection, and discomfort at the insertion site. This lesson i

Vital Signs in Spanish for Healthcare Professionals

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, y

Angioplasty, Stents, and Bypass in Spanish

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

Learn Medical Spanish for Ob/Gyn – Sex and Pregnancy Questions

Learn essential Medical Spanish for obstetrics and improve communication with patients about reproductive health issues.  Watch the video lesson on YouTube! Member? Acc

Coronary Angiogram in Spanish – Step by Step

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 t

Medical Spanish for Monitoring Diabetes

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

Symptoms and Treatment of Chlamydia in Spanish

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