Ep.7 | Language, Culture, and Care: Adapting to Changing Demographics w/ Alexandra Lopez-Vera, PhD

MedEdge: Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare

How can the healthcare industry overcome language barriers and ensure equitable care for an increasingly diverse population? Find out in this episode of MedEdge, where our special guest, Alexandra Lopez-Vera, PhD, shares her pioneering work with the Vida Medical Spanish program, designed to address the growing demand for Spanish-speaking medical professionals.

Key Highlights:

• Tosh's firsthand experiences show the impact of language barriers in emergency healthcare settings.
• Insight into the Vida program's unique approach, merging medical Spanish instruction with clinical skills for comprehensive patient care.
• The crucial role of cultural competence and bias recognition in improving health outcomes for diverse patient groups.
• Future perspectives on medical education and the promising role of artificial intelligence in breaking down linguistic obstacles.

Tune in for an eye-opener discussion about the significant strides being made towards inclusivity and effective communication in healthcare. This episode is a must-listen for medical practitioners, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of language, culture, and medicine.

Links:

Medtrics: medtricslab.com

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexandralopezvera

Website: alexandralopezvera.com