With the dramatic increase in patients for whom English is not their native language, physicians can be challenged in terms of providing high-quality healthcare and maintaining patient safety. Growing evidence shows language barriers indirectly impact the quality of healthcare patients receive. Language barriers contribute to reducing satisfaction and communication for both patients and medical providers.
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Additional Resources
- Implications of Language Barriers for Healthcare
- Language Matters: Poor Communication Can Mean Poor Health Care
- Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act(ACA) went into effect July 18, 2016 and has a direct impact on the laws surrounding medical language services.
- Medical Interpreters in Outpatient Practice
