Heart Failure Follow Up

Introductory Summary: Ms. Aguirre was recently diagnosed with heart failure and is following up with Dr. Erickson.

Disclaimer:: This text is an original work of fiction based on real scenarios. Any similarities between people or places are purely coincidental.

Participants

Contributors

Authors

Kelly Grzech

Nanyi Mateo

Editors

Devin Gilbert

Yohana Imperio

Audio Engineer

Omar Mendoza

Voice Actors

Full Summary: Ms. Aguirre was recently diagnosed with heart failure and is following up with Dr. Erickson. They discuss her recent lab tests, as well as how she’s been feeling on her newly-prescribed medications. Dr. Erickson also counsels Ms. Aguirre on the warning signs and symptoms of heart failure, as well as the things she can and cannot do to ensure she stays healthy.

Main Challenges: Talking about the signs and symptoms of heart failure involve the use of some basic cardiac terminology, as well as terms related to respiratory symptoms. Providers may not have a full understanding of the role of interpreters in the medical encounter, sometimes asking them to do things that fall outside of their ethical obligations. Additionally, the interpreter should be mindful of potential false cognates or “false friends.”

Key Terminology and Vocabulary

This dialogue is rated T for Teen and may not be suitable for children under 13.

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Supplementary Resources: Heart Failure (Mayo Clinic); Stories from the Heart (American Heart Association); Glosario de cardiología (Texas Heart Institute); Glosario de cardiología (AIKEN Physicians Alliance); A National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Healthcare (National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare)

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