Tuesday, September 25, 2007

Healthcare (Part III - At the hospital)


Now it's time to learn vocabulary related to the hospital. Next time we'll be learning common phrases people use when going to the doctor. I hope you find this helpful!

People involved:

  • Doctor = El médico, el doctor
  • Patient = El paciente
  • Nurse = La enfermera
  • Paramedics = paramédicos
  • Physician = médico clínico
  • General practitioner = Médico de cabecera, Médico general
  • Specialist = Especialista
Specialists
  • Anesthesiologist (anesthesia) = Anestesiólogo (anestesia)
  • Cardiologist (heart) = Cardiólogo (corazón)
  • Dermatologist (skin)= Dermatólogo (piel)
  • Ear Nose and Throat Specialist / Otorhinolaryngologist (ear, nose, throat) = Otorrinolaringólogo (oídos, nariz y garganta)
  • Endocrinologist (glands, hormones) = Endocrinólogo (glándulas, hormonas)
  • Gastroenterologist (stomach, intestines) = Gastroenterólogo (estómago e intestinos)
  • Geriatrician (the elderly) = Geriatra (personas de la tercera edad)
  • Gynecologist (women) = Ginecólogo (mujeres)
  • Nephrologist (kidneys) = Nefrólogo (riñones)
  • Neurologist (nervous system) = Neurólogo (sistema nervioso)
  • Ophtamologist (eyes) = Oftalmólogo (ojos)
  • Obstetrician (pregnancy, childbirth) = Obstetra (embarazo, nacimiento)
  • Odontologist (teeth) = Odontólogo (dientes)
  • Oncologist (cancer) = Oncólogo (cancer)
  • Pediatrician (children) = Pediatra (niños)
  • Psychiatrist (mental illness) = Psiquiatra (enfermedades mentales)
  • Physical Therapist (US), Physiotherapist (UK) = Fisioterapista o Fisioterapeuta
  • Radiologist (radiation) = Radiólogo (radiación)
  • Surgeon (surgery) = Cirujano (cirujía)
  • Urologist (urinary tract) = Urólogo (aparato urinario)
Locations:
  • Clinic = la clínica
  • Doctor's consulting room = el consultorio
  • Hospital = el hospital
  • Drugstore/Pharmacy = la farmacia
  • Laboratory, lab = el laboratorio
  • Ambulance = la ambulancia
  • Examination room = la sala de evaluación/diagnóstico/reconocimiento
  • Emergency room = la sala de emergencies/urgencias
  • Intensive care unit = la unidad de cuidados intensivos
  • Operating theatre/room = el quirófano, la sala de operaciones
  • Waiting room = sala de espera
  • Ward = sala
Hospital Equipment:
  • examintation couch/table = sillón/diván/mesa de evaluación/diagnóstico/reconocimiento
  • hospital bed = cama de hospital
  • stretcher = camilla
  • operating table = mesa de operaciones
  • breathing (or respiratory) apparatus = respirador artificial
  • heart monitor = monitor (cardíaco)
  • defibrillator = defibrilador
  • IV pole / stand for IV drips= atril (o soporte) para el goteo intravenoso
  • catheter, tube = tubo, catéter, sonda
  • basin, bedpan = basinete, basinilla, orinal

Medical Equipment:
  • scales = pesa
  • height = tallímetro
  • thermometer = termómetro
  • stethoscope = estetoscopio
  • othoscope = otoscopio
  • ophthalmoscope = oftalmoscopio
  • sphygmomanometer/blood pressure monitor = esfigmomanómetro
  • tongue depressor = tiralengua o bajalengua
  • percusor, hammer = martillo de reflejos
  • glucometer = glucómetro
  • dressing gown = bata
  • mask = mascarilla
  • disposable needle/syringe = aguja/jeringa desechables
  • sterile needle/syringe = aguja/jeringa esterilizada
  • sterile gauze = gasa esterilizada
  • oxygen = oxigeno
  • dressing material = material de vendaje
  • plaster = yeso
Surgery equipment:
  • surgical instruments = instrumentos quirúrgicos
  • instrument tray = bandeja de los instrumentos
  • scalpel = bisturí
  • scissors = tijeras
  • tweezers = pinzas

Laboratory & Radiology equipment:
  • microscope = microscopio
  • beaker = vaso de precipitados (o de precipitación)
  • test tube = tubo de ensayo
  • urine sample = muestra de orina
  • blood sample = muestra de sangre
  • x-rays = rayos X
  • x-ray plate = radiografía
  • ultrasound = ultrasonido

Patient equipment:
  • wheelchair = silla de ruedas
  • crutches = muletas
  • cane = bastón
  • walker = andador
  • brace = aparato ortopédico
  • sling = cabestrillo

More vocabulary:
  • health insurance = seguro médico
  • medical/health exam = examen médico
  • medical history/record = historia clínica, historial médico
  • medical card = ficha médica
  • medical consultation = consulta médica
  • medical condition = condición médica
  • check-up = chequeo medico
  • diagnose = diagnóstico
  • prescription = receta
  • treatment = tratamiento
  • blood pressure/tension = presión sanguínea
  • blood test = prueba/examen de sangre
  • stitches = puntos (de sutura)
  • therapy = terapia
  • visiting hours = horas de visita
Verbs:
  • to consult a doctor = consultar un médico
  • to get a shot = recibir una inyección
  • to give someone a shot = poner una inyección (o inyectar) a alguien
  • To make an appointment = hacer una sita
  • To take one’s temperature = tomarle la temperatura a alguien
  • To take one’s pulse = tomarle el pulso a alguien
  • To take one’s(blood) tension/pressure = tomarle la presión a alguien
  • To cure = curar
  • To operate on = operar
  • To prescribe = recetar
  • To treat = tratar


Other posts about healthcare vocabulary:
Diseases and Health Problems
| Drugs and remedies | Useful Phrases

*Updated article. December 9th 2007.

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