Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional

Download or read book Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional written by Jeri J. Sias and published by American Pharmacists Association (APhA). This book was released on 2009 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The increasing change in language demographics in the United States has created the need for pharmacy professionals to be able to communicate basic medication information to Spanish speakers while also confirming patient understanding. Spanish for the Pharmacy Professional balances the use of culturally appropriate Spanish (focus on Mexican Spanish) with technical Spanish that is practical for the pharmacist. Students of this text will learn to communicate basic and more complex information to their patients while also learning to enjoy some of the subtleties of the Spanish language and of Hispanic cultures. Key Features: * Focus on patient counseling regarding specific medications. * Sample dialogues in Spanish and English. * Cultural notes. * Lessons, exercises, and assessments. * Audio files available focusing