Increasing Health Care Workers' Proficiency With Using Professional Medical Interpretation: A Workshop

• Main Authors: Jessica Jones (Author), Kerrilynn Rice (Author), Victor Cueto (Author), Coralee Del Valle Mojica (Author), Meghan Stawitcke (Author), Sara Salem (Author), Elizabeth Talley (Author), Rebecca Blankenburg (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Association of American Medical Colleges, 2020-11-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
• Online Access: Connect to this object online.

Introduction Families with limited English proficiency are at risk for poor outcomes and medical errors due to barriers in communication. The use of professional medical interpretation has been linked to improved access to care, improved patient satisfaction, and better outcomes. However, medical in...