Language Barrier
Oncologist’s dream to establish Spanish-speaking cancer clinic comes to fruition
Healio spoke with oncologist, Maria Borrero, MD, who is working to establish a Spanish-speaking cancer clinic in Utah.
Communication breakdown: Language barriers a ‘major cause’ of disparities
When a diversifying U.S. population meets a shrinking rheumatology workforce, the result is likely to be an increased frequency of language barriers in daily clinical practice.
Impact of interpreter use on psychiatric treatment, care access requires further study
NEW YORK — Additional research concerning the impact of using interpreters for psychiatric care for patients with limited English proficiency is needed, according to a poster presented at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting.
Spanish-speaking patients may have difficulty understanding their orthopedic injury, care
Patients who speak Spanish as their primary language and undergo orthopedic trauma surgery may show limited health literacy and have difficulty understanding their injury and treatment plans vs. patients who primarily speak English.
DigitalOptometrics unveils real-time translation service
DigitalOptometrics has launched DOT, a translation service available in 16 languages and dialects designed to help eye care providers effectively communicate with patients in their preferred language.
Language barrier increases health care use in children with asthma
Children with asthma were more likely to be hospitalized for asthma-related health issues if their caregiver had a non-English language preference, according to a study published in Pediatrics.
Neuro care for those with limited language proficiency requires multimodal approach
PHILADELPHIA — Language training, communication among patients, caregivers and clinicians, and limited treatment wait times are needed for those with limited language proficiency to receive required neurological care, according to a poster.
Non-English speakers face major barriers when trying to access cancer care
Non-English-speaking individuals experienced significant systems-level barriers when they called hospitals trying to obtain information about cancer care services, according to study results.
Immigrants face barriers to transplant despite improved access in Illinois
Although immigrants lacking permanent legal status have access to kidney transplantation in Illinois, these patients and stakeholders reported remaining barriers, according to data published in Kidney Medicine.
AHA: Consider adverse social factors, racism when assessing CVD risk for women
Clinicians must consider adverse social factors and nonbiological variables, such as language barriers, health care access and discrimination, to better address CVD risk among women from underrepresented backgrounds, researchers reported.