'The doctor doesn't understand Xhosa and the service user doesn't understand English' - exploring the role of security guards acting as informal interpreters in psychiatric care in South Africa

• Autori principali: Saskia Hanft-Robert (Autore), Lindokuhle Shongwe (Autore), Qhama Cossie (Autore), Philasande Sithole (Autore), Tessa Roos (Autore), Mike Mösko (Autore), Leslie Swartz (Autore)
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• Pubblicazione: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Introduction Assigning qualified interpreters is considered one of the most effective approaches to facilitate communication in language-discordant encounters in mental healthcare. However, particularly in settings with fewer resources, they are not always available and informal practices a...