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Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)

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Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter. References Language access during the COVID-19 pandemic & other health emergencies.