Improving Care for Patients with a Non-English Language Preference (NELP)
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AUGUST 22, 2024
Well-meaning providers who are not highly fluent may contribute to miscommunication and diagnostic errors. Certified interpreter use can improve communication and patient outcomes. Providers should respect and utilize this mode of communication, as well as document the patient’s request for a non-certified interpreter.
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