(HS Klinger 078580 2023) Spanish for Nutrition Education: Diet and Disease

Course overview

Do you feel lost in translation when working with Spanish speaking patients? Imagine trying to explain a diagnosis with a language barrier as tall as a language barrier wall! It can be so difficult to break down complex medical jargon into understandable Spanish...almost like deciphering a secret code. But our Spanish speaking patients need education and support for their common disease states. Navigating the cultural intricacies of healthcare beliefs and practices can be as tricky as a diplomatic negotiation....and trying to provide in-depth explanations in limited appointment time can be like speed-dating with diseases. Patients' stress levels can skyrocket when they can't grasp vital health information...and as a provider you want to decrease anxiety so you patient can understand how to care for themselves. After this course, you will feel comfortable to initiate patient education with your Spanish speaking patients...and communicate with confidence. Bonus! Included are several translated handouts... easy to copy and provide to your patients.