Cultural Topics: Mal de Ojo (evil eye), Empacho (indigestion / impaction)

Learn Medical Spanish by Ben Tanner, PA-C

Oct 5, 202310:12Education

Two medical Spanish cultural topics: mal de ojo & empacho. These are traditional beliefs that your patients may hold, and understanding them can help you better relate to your patients. Mal de Ojo video: Empacho video: M...

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