Overcoming language barriers with foreign-language speaking patients: a survey to investigate intra-hospital variation in attitudes and practices

• Main Authors: Vilpert Sarah (Author), Hudelson Patricia (Author)
• Format: Knjiga
• Izdano: BMC, 2009-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Teme: article
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<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Use of available interpreter services by hospital clincial staff is often suboptimal, despite evidence that trained interpreters contribute to quality of care and patient safety. Examination of intra-hospital variations in attitudes...