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Communicating with Patients Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Manage episode 239579600 series 1931226
Elaine Khoong, MD, MS, discusses the rationale for using certified medical interpreters and the astounding error rate when ad hoc (e.g. family member) interpreters are used, how you explain to patients that you want to use a certified medical interpreter rather than an ad hoc interpreter and resources to help communicate with LEP patients.
93 episodes
Communicating with Patients Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
Healthcare Communication: Effective Techniques for Clinicians
Manage episode 239579600 series 1931226
Elaine Khoong, MD, MS, discusses the rationale for using certified medical interpreters and the astounding error rate when ad hoc (e.g. family member) interpreters are used, how you explain to patients that you want to use a certified medical interpreter rather than an ad hoc interpreter and resources to help communicate with LEP patients.
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