Week 8 – Discussion Board 2

[Art Liebl]

In this discussion post mention some strategies you will implement when you approach the vast world of medicine and trying to learn about ALL that is involved with it. Which areas of medicine do you think are most common for interpreters to be used? How does that affect your approach to studying the different areas of medicine?

[Leslie Hernandez]

I plan to study medical terminology a little at a time instead of trying to learn everything at once. I will review my notes, make flashcards, practice new vocabulary every day, and ask questions when I do not understand something. I also want to keep learning by reading and listening to healthcare topics.

I think interpreters are most commonly used in the emergency room, primary care, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology (OB/GYN), and internal medicine because these departments see many patients from different backgrounds. Knowing this helps me focus on learning the terminology used in these areas first while continuing to build my knowledge of other medical specialties over time.

[Maria Valencia]

A strategy I plan to use while learning about medicine since I already work in a medical office is connecting new medical terms to conditions or situations that I already understand. I think it is easier to remember information when I know how it is used in real life instead of just memorizing definitions. I will also diagrams of the human body to learn where different organs and body systems are located. I think interpreters are frequently needed in specialties such as surgery, orthopedics, neurology, and physical rehabilitation. Patients in these areas often receive complex instructions before and after procedures and it is important that they fully understand their treatment plans. Interpreters help make sure there are no misunderstandings that could affect a patient’s recovery or overall health. Because of this, I want to organize my studies by body systems instead of focusing only on medical specialties. For example, I can study the nervous system before learning neurology terms or review the skeletal system before studying orthopedics. I also plan to pay attention to common medical abbreviations and medications since they are used regularly in healthcare settings and my work. I believe that understanding the basic concepts first will make it easier to learn more advanced medical terminology as I continue my training.

[Emely Veliz]

Medicine is a very large subject, so I know that I cannot learn everything at the same time. My plan is to create my own bilingual glossary, separate the words by body system, watch short medical videos, and practice saying difficult terms out loud; I also want to practice with sample conversations because this can help me understand how the vocabulary is used during a real appointment.
I think medical interpreters are commonly needed in emergency rooms, family medicine, pediatrics, and mental health because these areas receive many patients with different needs. Emergency medicine may be especially challenging because decisions must be made quickly, while mental health requires careful listening since patients may use words to describe feelings that do not have an exact translation.Knowing this affects how I will study because I want to begin with common symptoms, body parts, medications, and instructions that are used in many appointments. After learning the basic vocabulary, I can slowly study more specific areas; my goal is not only to memorize words but also to understand their meaning, so I can interpret correctly and avoid guessing when a patient or provider needs clear information.

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