Jan 25, 2022
Communicating with patients and families in their native
language in a
health setting is important for the delivery of safe and
appropriate health
care. Increasingly, health organizations provide resources for
non-English
speaking patients and their families. These resources are
discussed,
including use of common words or phrases, a telephone
interpretation
service, a medical interpreter on site, and family members. All of
these
resources are helpful for non-English speaking individuals needing
to explain health symptoms or to understand a medical condition and
treatment.