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    Feb 8, 2019

    Language in Professions

    Martinez stated that Spanish is not "for" healthcare, but it is "in" healthcare which helps shape what Spanish looks like. He explained that courses in Spanish in healthcare help students understand the different perspectives on healthcare and on cultural relationships and how those are put to work using language. He also explained how students who enroll in Spanish for healthcare courses tend to focus more on terminology, however, the course is not just about a list of vocabulary which is why he uses real live scenarios. Organizing the course into cultural theme can help understand how difference cultural perspectives can impact healthcare. As for limitations in healthcare interpreting, Martinez says that interpreters need to develop cultural humility.

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