Latino core cultural values and their benefits in offering improved medical care.

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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…

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A Quick Lesson on False Cognates!

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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…

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A Quick Lesson On Cognates!

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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…

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