Introduction to Healthcare for Chinese-speaking Interpreters and Translators
Published on 17. August 2016
Book
Paperback/Softback
412 pages
978-90-272-1236-8 (ISBN)
Description
This book is based on the very popular international publication (Crezee, 2013) and has been supplemented with Chinese glossaries. Just like the 2013 textbook, this practical resource will allow interpreters and translators to quickly read up on healthcare settings, familiarizing themselves with anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and frequently encountered conditions, diagnostic tests and treatment options.
It is an exceptionally useful and easily accessible handbook, in particular for English-speaking patients, Chinese-speaking doctors, and first language Chinese-speaking students in healthcare related programs.
This book includes special comments on the medical system in some English- and Chinese-speaking countries and gives concrete examples of patient expectations for hospital stays or physician visits. Also included is information regarding the establishment of some health interpreting services, the nature of Chinese medical terminology and specific culture-related concepts to be aware of.
It is an exceptionally useful and easily accessible handbook, in particular for English-speaking patients, Chinese-speaking doctors, and first language Chinese-speaking students in healthcare related programs.
This book includes special comments on the medical system in some English- and Chinese-speaking countries and gives concrete examples of patient expectations for hospital stays or physician visits. Also included is information regarding the establishment of some health interpreting services, the nature of Chinese medical terminology and specific culture-related concepts to be aware of.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Amsterdam
Netherlands
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 240 mm
Width: 170 mm
Weight
1040 gr
ISBN-13
978-90-272-1236-8 (9789027212368)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Content
1. Table of illustrations; 2. List of tables; 3. Authors' notes; 4. Acknowledgments; 5. Foreword; 6. Foreword to this edition; 7. Part I. Part I. Interpreting; 8. Chapter 1. Introduction; 9. Chapter 2. Interpreting in healthcare settings; 10. Chapter 3. A word about culture; 11. Chapter 4. Medical terminology; 12. Part II. Interpreting in healthcare settings; 13. Chapter 5. Primary care physicians and General Practitioners; 14. Chapter 6. Specialty clinics and Outpatient Clinics; 15. Chapter 7. Hospitals; 16. Chapter 8. Emergency Departments or ERs; 17. Chapter 9. Informed consent; 18. Chapter 10. Pre-operative and post-operative procedures; 19. Chapter 11. Intensive care; 20. Chapter 12. Obstetrics; 21. Chapter 13. Child health; 22. Chapter 14. Speech-language therapy; 23. Chapter 15. Mental health; 24. Chapter 16. Oncology; 25. Part III. Healthcare specialties; 26. Chapter 17. Neurology: Nerves and the nervous system; 27. Chapter 18. Cardiology: Heart and the circulatory system; 28. Chapter 19. Pulmonology: The respiratory system; 29. Chapter 20. Hematology: Blood and blood disorders; 30. Chapter 21. Orthopedics: The skeletal system; 31. Chapter 22. Muscles and the motor system; 32. Chapter 23. The sensory system; 33. Chapter 24. Immunology: The immune and lymphatic systems; 34. Chapter 25. Endocrinology: The endocrine system; 35. Chapter 26. Gastroenterology: The digestive system; 36. Chapter 27. Urology and nephrology: The urinary system; 37. Chapter 28. Urology and gynecology: The reproductive systems; 38. Appendix; 39. References; 40. Useful websites; 41. Index