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These medical Spanish lessons are based on common clinical encounters and interviews with real patients and providers. The premium audio lessons available at docmlly.com are interactive. We review the key vocabulary and grammar as we practice interpreting the essential phrases between English and S…

Molly Martin, MD


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    Talking About Viruses in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2022 14:37


    In this lesson, we practice expressing the following in Spanish 1. Getting a viral illness 2. Transmitting a viral illness 3. A positive test result 4. Being contagious The post Talking About Viruses in Spanish appeared first on Doc Molly.

    Spanish for Wound Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2022 16:34


    In this lesson, we cover Spanish for different types of superficial wounds and asking the patient how they were injured. The post Spanish for Wound Care appeared first on Doc Molly.

    Questions in Spanish for EMS – Motor Vehicle Accident

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 10:27


    In this lesson, we practice questions for EMS when they arrive at the ER with a patient involved in a motor vehicle accident. The post Questions in Spanish for EMS – Motor Vehicle Accident appeared first on Doc Molly.

    Car Accident in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 4:48


    An EMT responds at the scene of a car accident. He examines for signs of injury and evaluates the patient's neurological function in Spanish. The post Car Accident in Spanish appeared first on Doc Molly.

    Gender, Sexuality, Spanish for Everyone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 29:01


    My Spanish teacher from Mexico, Gloria Becerril, and I discuss gender identity, sexuality, and how to use gender inclusive language in Spanish. Esperamos que lo disfrutes. The post Gender, Sexuality, Spanish for Everyone appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

    Evaluating Suicidal Ideation in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 9:37


    In this lesson, you will hear a psychologist evaluate a patient for suicidal ideation in the ER. The post Evaluating Suicidal Ideation in Spanish appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

    ER Triage – Are you high?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 5:45


    In this lesson from our Spanish for Emergencies course, we practice describing the state of being under the influence in Spanish. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE The post ER Triage – Are you high? appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

    ER Triage – Poisoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 10:22


    In this lesson, you will hear an excerpt from the ER Triage module of our Spanish for Emergencies course where we practice questions for a potential poisoning. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE The post ER Triage – Poisoning appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

    ER Triage – Where is the problem?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 5:27


    In this lesson, you will hear an excerpt from the ER Triage module of our Spanish for Emergencies course where we practice asking about the LOCATION of a problem. LEVEL - ADVANCED BEGINNER. The post ER Triage – Where is the problem? appeared first on Spanish by Doc Molly.

    El Sh*t Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 40:04


    ¡AVISO! We will be using some palabrotas in this episode as we talk about pooping, peeing, belching, and farting in Spanish! I am joined by Héctor y Beto del No Hay Tos podcast. The post El Sh*t Show appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Dental Sealants in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 5:26


    This advanced lesson kicks off a new module in our Spanish for Dentistry course. In this lesson, you will hear the doctor recommend dental sealants and then answer questions from the patient's mother. Be sure to take the quiz after you listen to the dialogue to see how much your remember and understood. The post Dental Sealants in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Treatment of Chest Pain in the Hospital

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 6:21


    Learn how to discuss the treatment of chest pain in Spanish. Listen to the clinical encounter. Then, take the quiz to test your comprehension. This lesson is part of our Spanish for Emergencies course at docmolly.com. The post Treatment of Chest Pain in the Hospital appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Happy Holidays in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 4:08


    Learn holiday greetings in Spanish with Eliza and me. In this lesson, we practice: Happy Holidays, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year and more! The post Happy Holidays in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Talking to Family in Spanish – Respiratory Distress in a Loved One

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2021 21:39


    Learn how to update family in Spanish when their loved one is in respiratory distress. To help us with this dialogue, ​we are joined by Nacho Caballero, founder of the online Spanish school, La Comunidad. The post Talking to Family in Spanish – Respiratory Distress in a Loved One appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Verbs with the Body in Spanish – Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 7:34


    In this lesson, we practice using Spanish verbs in both their reflexive and non-reflexive forms with parts of the body and articles of clothing. You can watch the video for this lesson here: https://docmolly.com/verbs-body-spanish-intro The full lesson is included in our History and Exam Course. For under $35 (¡Qué ganga!), learn essential Spanish for a complete history and exam: https://docmolly.com/medical-spanish-history-exam-course-sales/ Gracias por apoyar este podcast. The post Verbs with the Body in Spanish – Intro appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Greetings in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2021 7:24


    The impact of a warm greeting in Spanish cannot be overestimated. It helps to build trust between you and your patient. In this lesson, I review common greetings in Spanish with my friend and Spanish teacher, Maria Bjorklund, MS from Perú. You can watch the video for this lesson here: https://docmolly.com/greetings-spanish The full lesson including goodbyes, expressions of gratitude, apologies, and condolences and is included in our History and Exam Course. For under $35 (¡Qué ganga!), learn essential Spanish for a complete history and exam: https://docmolly.com/medical-spanish-history-exam-course-sales/ Gracias por apoyar este podcast. The post Greetings in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Describing Our Bodies in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2021 4:17


    Do you know how to describe your body in Spanish? You may be surprised by how we commonly describe states of the body in Spanish. It is very different from how we do it in English. This audio lesson is based on material covered in the Medical History and Exam Course at docmolly.com. This course covers essential vocabulary and phrases for a complete history and exam in Spanish.  Sign up before December 5, 2021 and get 25% off when you use coupon code GRACIAS: https://docmolly.com/medical-spanish-history-exam-course-sales/ Gracias por apoyar este podcast. The post Describing Our Bodies in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Evaluation of Lung Nodule – Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2021 5:42


    Let's review some of the Spanish we learned in our latest member series: Spanish for the Evaluation of Lung Nodule. Interactive show notes available at docmolly.com and in the Overcast app for iOS. The post Evaluation of Lung Nodule – Review appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Lung Nodule on CT scan in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2021 10:50


    This lesson introduces our series covering the evaluation of a lung nodule in Spanish. The doctor recommends a PET scan to evaluate an incidental nodule seen on her CT scan during a recent ER visit for chest pain. After the dialogue, we practice saying ER, CT scan and nodule in Spanish. The post Lung Nodule on CT scan in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    O2, Cancer Screening, Pulmonary Rehab in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2021 8:05


    This is our 5th free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor discusses oxygen monitoring and therapy, lung cancer screening and pulmonary rehabilitation in Spanish. The post O2, Cancer Screening, Pulmonary Rehab in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Pulmonary Function Tests in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2021 6:44


    This is our fourth free lesson covering Spanish for COPD. In this lesson, the doctor explains the pulmonary function tests (PFTs) in Spanish. The post Pulmonary Function Tests in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Spanish for Dentistry and a New Spanish School in Guatemala

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2021 12:08


    This lesson kicks off our Spanish for Dentistry series. We review common words pertaining to the teeth and mouth. Our guest Spanish teacher for this lesson is Francisco González Yojcóm from San Pedro La Laguna, Guatemala. At the end of the lesson, Francisco tells us about his new school. The post Spanish for Dentistry and a New Spanish School in Guatemala appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2021 28:16


    Learn Spanish for explaining the rare adverse event called thrombosis with thrombocytopenia syndrome following the J&J Covid vaccine. The post Thrombosis with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    The Vestibular System in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 11:43


    Learn how to explain the vestibular system in Spanish. This lesson introduces our member lessons covering Spanish for the treatment of positional vertigo. This lesson is part of our "Physical Therapy in Spanish" series. LEVEL - Upper Intermediate The post The Vestibular System in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    History of Allergic Reaction and Covid Vaccines in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 16:33


    In this lesson, we learn Spanish for explaining Covid vaccination and monitoring in people with a history of immediate allergic reaction. The post History of Allergic Reaction and Covid Vaccines in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Protection after Vaccination in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 17:29


    In this lesson, we practice answering questions in Spanish regarding the recommended number of doses and protection from infection after vaccination. The post Protection after Vaccination in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vaccination After Covid Infection and More in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 16:10


    In this lesson, we answer questions in Spanish regarding vaccination after Covid infection, pre-existing conditions, and risk vs benefit of the vaccine. The post Vaccination After Covid Infection and More in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Recommendations after Vaccination in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 16:13


    In this lesson, we practice discussing the importance of following the recommendations to stop the spread of the coronavirus even after vaccination in Spanish. The post Recommendations after Vaccination in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    New Variants and Covid Vaccines in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2021 13:06


    In this lesson, we practice discussing how the new variants of the coronavirus could impact vaccine effectiveness in Spanish. The post New Variants and Covid Vaccines in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    How the Covid Vaccines Work in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 9:47


    In this lesson, we explain how the messenger RNA vaccines work and how the Covid vaccines do not alter your DNA. The post How the Covid Vaccines Work in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Side Effects of the Covid Vaccine in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 17:00


    In this lesson, we discuss common side effects of the messenger RNA Covid vaccines in Spanish. The post Side Effects of the Covid Vaccine in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Risk of the Covid Vaccine in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2021 13:45


    In this lesson, we learn Spanish for discussing why we can trust the safety of the new Covid vaccines despite their rapid development. The post Risk of the Covid Vaccine in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Safety of the Covid19 Vaccine in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 11:46


    In this lesson, we learn Spanish for discussing why we can trust the safety of the new Covid vaccines despite their rapid development. The post Safety of the Covid19 Vaccine in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vital Talk – Communicating Bad News in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 18:48


    In this lesson, we practice communicating bad news and expressing sympathy in Spanish. You will hear a doctor call a woman to inform her that her father just passed away due to complications of Covid-19. The dialogue in this lesson is adapted from an invaluable communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org. The post Vital Talk – Communicating Bad News in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Medication Follow up Visit in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 9:14


    In this audio lesson, we practice Spanish for a medication follow-up visit. We ask the patient how they are tolerating their medications and we refill a prescription. The post Medication Follow up Visit in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    DAR to Express Symptoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 6:23


    In this lesson, we practice using DAR as a reverse construction verb to express getting a symptom in Spanish. LEVEL - INTERMEDIATE The post DAR to Express Symptoms appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Evaluation of Vertigo in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 11:09


    Learn Spanish for the evaluation of vertigo. In today’s lesson, a woman presents to the physical therapy clinic with complaints of dizziness. This lesson is part of our "Physical Therapy in Spanish" series. LEVEL - Upper Intermediate The post Evaluation of Vertigo in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vital Talk in Spanish – Goals of Care 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2020 13:16


    In this lesson, we practice discussing goals of care directly with the patient and useful responses when emotions arise. This lesson is adapted from a communication guide provided by VitalTalk.org. The post Vital Talk in Spanish – Goals of Care 2 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    ADHD in Spanish – Medicamentos controlados

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 7:30


    Quick Navigation IntroClinical EncounterProbar el medicamentoAcuerdo de medicamentos controladosCambiar Pautas de ConductaFootnotesConditional Statements Related Lessons Intro In today’s lesson, you will hear the final portion clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish, in which the doctor discusses the treatment of ADHD in Spanish. The original clinical encounter for this lesson was written in English by a listener, Dr. Craig […] The post ADHD in Spanish – Medicamentos controlados appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vital Talk in Spanish for COVID19 – Goals of Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2020 25:11


    Quick Navigation Está empeorando.Oxygen therapyLa unidad de cuidados intensivosPonerla en un respirador¿Mi esposo va a morir?El tiempo puede ser corto.Su mayor preocupación en este momentoNo hubiera querido esto.Lo más importante de su vida.¿Qué le daba sentido a su vida?No estoy segura.Una situación duraPara ser honestaLas probabilidades no están a nuestro favor.Morir en pazDifícil de escucharRelated […] The post Vital Talk in Spanish for COVID19 – Goals of Care appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 26:41


    Quick Navigation Síntomas comunesNuevos síntomasPerdida del olfato o del gustoPresentación de los síntomasRepaso de los síntomasPreguntas sobre los síntomasDificultad para respirarTenerDolerBuscar atención médicaSignos de advertenciaFiebreRelated Lessons In this audio lesson, we practice discussing symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish.  We used information from the CDC to make this lesson. We start by reviewing symptoms we have […] The post Symptoms of COVID19 in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vital Talk on Hospitalization – Spanish for COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2020 27:10


    Quick Navigation Esperando los resultados¿Qué tan malo es?¿Mi abuelo sobrevivirá?¿Nadie puede visitarme?¿No puedo visitar a mi papá?Related Lessons In this lesson, we practice answering difficult questions when patients require hospitalization for COVID19 in Spanish (cuando el paciente necesita ingresar al hospital o la unidad de cuidados intensivos).  The questions and responses in this lesson are […] The post Vital Talk on Hospitalization – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Vital Talk on Testing and Triage – Spanish for COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 16:47


    Quick Navigation Communication Guide by VitalTalk.orgPruebas para todosTardan en dar los resultadosLos famosos se hacen pruebas¿Por qué no voy al hospital?Un lugar de riesgoRelated Lessons In this lesson, we learn how to answer difficult questions about testing and triage for COVID19 in Spanish. The questions and responses from this lesson are adapted from VitalTalk.org.  As many […] The post Vital Talk on Testing and Triage – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Detección – Testing for COVID19 in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2020 17:31


    Quick Navigation ¿Quién debería hacerse la prueba?No hay ningún tratamientoPruebas en la comunidadLos resultadosLa pruebaRelated Lessons In today’s lesson, we discuss testing for COVID19 in Spanish. We practice discussing who should be tested while supplies are limited. Finally, we practice administering a nasopharyngeal swab test in Spanish. I recorded this lesson with Elizabeth Cortez, my Spanish […] The post Detección – Testing for COVID19 in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Cuarentena – Review – Spanish for COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 18:05


    Quick Navigation En la última lecciónCuarentena en casaCómo portarse en casaUse mascarillaEvite contacto cercanoNo comparta articulos del hogarLimpie superficiesLave la ropaCuando debería buscar atención médica Cuando terminar la cuarentena Related Lessons In today’s lesson, we practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about what to do if you get ill, how to self-quarantine at […] The post Cuarentena – Review – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Prevención – Review – Spanish for COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 15:57


    Quick Navigation Los síntomas de COVID19Los síntomas respiratoriosDespués del contagio al virusCómo prevenir el contagio del virusLavarse las manosDistanciamiento socialLa población más vulnerableSi se enfermaRelated Lessons In today’s lesson, we practice Spanish for talking with our patients and the community about the symptoms of COVID19 and how to prevent the spread of the virus. This […] The post Prevención – Review – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Prevención y cuarentena – Spanish for COVID19

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 9:31


    Quick Navigation ¿Qué es el COVID-19?¿Cuáles son los síntomas del COVID19?¿Cuándo se presentan los síntomas después de contraer el virus?¿Hay una vacuna para prevenir el COVID-19?¿Cómo puedo prevenir el contagio del virus?¿Qué debería hacer si me enfermo?¿Cuándo debería buscar atención médica?¿Cuándo puedo terminar la cuarantena en casa? Buenas tardes desde Minnesota. Today’s lesson is a […] The post Prevención y cuarentena – Spanish for COVID19 appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    ADHD in Spanish – Diagnóstico y tratamiento

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2020 10:12


    This is the second part of the clinical encounter ADHD in Spanish. In this part of the clinical encounter, the doctor discusses the diagnosis and treatment of ADHD in Spanish with the patient Nicole and her mother. Before you listen, I would like to make clear that it is not our intent to promote the diagnostic or […] The post ADHD in Spanish – Diagnóstico y tratamiento appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    ADHD in Spanish – Problemas en la escuela

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 7:06


    Welcome to the first introductory lesson in our series: ADHD in Spanish. What you are about to hear is a clinical encounter in Spanish about a girl who is diagnoesed with attention deficity hyperactivity disorder / ADHD (trastorno de déficit de atención con hiperactividad / TDAH en español). The original dialogue was written in English by […] The post ADHD in Spanish – Problemas en la escuela appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Explain a Procedure in Spanish

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2019 10:54


    In this lesson, we will practice explaining a procedure called amniocentesis in Spanish.  In our latest premium lessons covering Spanish for Prenatal Care, we review useful Spanish for tests performed during pregnancy. We discuss screening for gestational diabetes, STDs, and Group B Strep. We also cover ultrasound, the biophysical profile, and the nuchal translucency test. […] The post Explain a Procedure in Spanish appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

    Spanish for Checkups and Monitoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 8:16


    Quick Navigation Table of ContentsMedical Checkups – ControlesKeeping Track – Llevar un ControlMonitoring – Controlar / Vigilar / Monitorear!Aprendamos Juntos!Become a member! In this lesson, we will practice Spanish for routine medical checkups and monitoring. Specifically, we will look at the words “control” and “controlar” in this setting.  To do this, we will use examples […] The post Spanish for Checkups and Monitoring appeared first on Podcasts by Doc Molly.

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