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Latino core cultural values and their benefits in offering improved medical care.
Let’s explore some key Latino core cultural values and their benefits in offering improved medical care. In today’s increasingly diverse society, it is helpful for healthcare professionals to recognize and appreciate the cultural values of their patients to provide effective and patient-centered care. When treating Latino patients, understanding their core cultural values can…
Read MoreDía de Los Muertos: Understanding its Importance in Latino Culture for Healthcare Providers
In the Latino culture, DÃa de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, holds great significance and plays a crucial role in honoring and remembering loved ones who have passed away. As healthcare providers, understanding the traditions, beliefs, and values associated with DÃa de Los Muertos can help foster a culturally competent environment, leading to…
Read MoreRios Associates Introduces 4th Edition of our Complete Medical Spanish Book
Rios Associates is pleased to announce the release of our 4th edition of our McGraw Hill’s Complete Medical Spanish book and audio USB.
Read MoreA Quick Lesson on False Cognates!
As we mentioned in our previous blog, there are many medical terms whose roots are the same in English as in Spanish since they are derived from Latin and Greek.  These are referred to as cognates. However, there are other misleading terms which sound alike, but alas, do not have the same meaning. Thus, they…
Read MoreA Quick Lesson On Cognates!
If you have ever studied Spanish or any other language, you might have heard of the grammar term “Cognateâ€. If you are just beginning your journey in learning medical Spanish, you might wonder what a cognate is. Here is a quick lesson on cognates! There are many terms whose roots sound the same in English…
Read MoreCulturally Sensitive Tips On How To Communicate With Your Latino Patients About COVID-19
Since the start of the pandemic, data has shown that COVID-19 has disproportionately affected the Latino population. The pandemic has created great fear and anxiety in Latino families as many face language barriers and limited access to health care and health information. We would like to address how the COVID-19 pandemic is deeply impacting the…
Read MoreRios Associates is currently working on the 4th edition of our McGraw Hill’s Complete Medical Spanish book.
Rios Associates is pleased to announce we are currently working on the 4th edition of our McGraw Hill’s Complete Medical Spanish book. We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our past participants who have taken our CME Medical Spanish & Cultural Competency Courses and have offered valuable feedback for our book. As…
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