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Language barriers in health care.

Authors :
Saha, Somnath
Fernandez, Alicia
Source :
JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine. Nov2007 Supplement 2, Vol. 22, p281-282. 2p.
Publication Year :
2007

Abstract

The article discusses the study on problems posed by language barriers. The authors of this paper turn to a series of papers testing innovative solutions. A pair of interpreters in a hospital ward service has been embedded. A study also compares the use of interpreters to language concordant interactions.

Subjects

Subjects :
*LANGUAGE policy
*LANGUAGE & languages
*MEDICAL care
*COGNITIVE ability
*COGNITIVE development
*HEALTH policy
*RESEARCH
*HEALTH services accessibility
*RESEARCH methodology
*MEDICAL cooperation
*EVALUATION research
*COMPARATIVE studies
*CULTURAL competence
*QUALITY assurance

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08848734
Volume :
22
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
JGIM: Journal of General Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
27800504
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-007-0373-3
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