Strengthening the migrant-friendliness of Thai health services through interpretation and cultural mediation: a system analysis

• Main Authors: Hathairat Kosiyaporn (Author), Sataporn Julchoo (Author), Mathudara Phaiyarom (Author), Pigunkaew Sinam (Author), Watinee Kunpeuk (Author), Nareerut Pudpong (Author), Pascale Allotey (Author), Zhie X. Chan (Author), Tharani Loganathan (Author), Nicola Pocock (Author), Rapeepong Suphanchaimat (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2020-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In addition to healthcare entitlements, 'migrant-friendly health services' in Thailand include interpretation and cultural mediation services which aim to reduce language and cultural barriers between health personnel and migrants. Although the Thai Government started i...