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1. International Medical Communication in
English (Michigan Series in English for Academic &
Professional Purposes) by John Christopher Maher,
Paperback: 200 pages, Publisher: University of Michigan
Press / ESL
This textbook was designed to meet the communication needs
of medical personnel and students around the world who
do not speak English as a first language. It is not an
exercise book, but a reference that guides the user
through various situations in which effective
communication is needed. Topics covered include
doctor-patient conversation; medical terminology;
numerical expressions; surgical and medical equipment;
examinations; speaking at medical meetings; seminar
discussion; writing medical papers, letters, notes, and
curriculum vitae; and telephoning within a hospital.
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Stedman's Concise Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions: Illustrated (Book with CD-ROM) by Thomas Lathrop Stedman, John H. MD Dirckx, Leather Bound: 1079 pages, Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
For advanced English speakers, this is a compact
counterpart to Stedman's Medical Dictionary. Gives
particular emphasis on allied health sciences. Offers
pronunciations for every defined term, plus new and
revised images, tables, and appendices. Features
international content with British spellings and
contributions from nine Canadian consultants.
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Stedman's Medical Speller (Stedman's Word Books.) by
Thomas Lathrop Stedman, Paperback: 1102 pages,
Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
For advanced English speakers, this quick reference
includes only the headwords (main entry terms and
subentry terms) from Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 27th
ed., c2000. Includes approx. 125,000 entries built on a
base of about 75,000 medical works, phrases, and
acronyms.
4. Delmar's English and Spanish Pocket Dictionary for
Health Professionals by Rochelle K. Kelz, Paperback: 520
pages, Publisher: Thomson Delmar Learning
This unique bilingual dictionary contains Spanish
terminology specific to Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, and
other countries. This book, with extensive drug
terminology, will meet the needs of physicians,
dentists, social workers, nurses, hospitals, clinics,
opticians, ambulance attendants, teachers as well as
medical technicians. In addition the format is such that
it can easily be used in Spanish speaking countries to
teach English to those working in the same healthcare
fields. (English-Spanish, Dictionary, medical
terminology, bilingual dictionary).
5. Spanish-English English-Spanish Medical
Dictionary/Diccionario Medico Espanol-Ingles, Ingles-Espanol
(Spanish-English/English-Spanish Medical Dictionary) by
Onyria Herrera McElroy, Paperback: 513 pages, Publisher:
Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Contains some 20,000 entries on medical and
technology-related words, with definitions and
translations, plus side-by-side English/Spanish sections
on medical abbreviations, English and Spanish grammar,
conversion tables, weights and measures, signs and
symptoms of common disorders, and common phrases to use
when gathering patient histories and informing patients
of recommendations and interpretations. This 2nd edition
contains new terms, illustrations, charts.
6. Building A Medical Vocabulary: With Spanish
Translations (Book with CD) by Peggy C. Leonard,
Paperback: 608 pages, Publisher: W B Saunders
This book provides an introduction to medical
terminology. It is organized by body systems and begins
with an orientation, using terms users may already be
familiar with, then it builds upon those terms to the
more complex terminology. Each chapter presents concepts
and illustrations reinforced by exercises, and ends with
comprehensive review exercises. Programmed Learning
sections are included, which helps the reader actively
participate in learning through immediate reinforcement
and comprehension.
7. Everyday English for Nursing: An English
Language Resource for Nurses Who Are Non-Native Speakers
of English by Tony Grice, Paperback: 230 pages,
Publisher: Bailliere Tindall
ESL Textbook for nursing students. Presents case studies
giving continuity and context to the language. Each
chapter features exercises. Uses conversations with
patients for developing an understanding of colloquial
and idiomatic speech used in Britain. Abundant
illustrations.
7. Everyday English For International Nurses: A
Guide To Working In The Uk by Joy Parkinson, Chris
Brooker, Paperback: 236 pages, Publisher: Churchill
Livingstone
This book helps nurses coming to work in the UK for the
first time communicate with patients and staff. It will
assist non-EU nurses as they prepare for the English
test and adaptation course necessary to practice.
Covering a range of subjects, its main purpose is to
explain colloquial language that patients might use but
is not found in conventional dictionaries e.g. 'to spend
a penny' or 'trouble with the waterworks'. In addition
to communication skills, it contains practical advice on
becoming registered, nursing in the UK, and the
organization of the health & social care team.
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