Year: 2011
Type: article
Abstract: Barriers facing quality of care to Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients in the United States have been well documented. While several have studied the need for improving communication with LEP patients, this is the first to conduct a comprehensive literature review reviewing significant research in the area of advancing the profession of medical interpretation, and the need for public awareness and public policy around this issue. Twenty studies regarding LEP patients met criteria for inclusion in a comprehensive literature review, and many additional articles/reports were reviewed by key government and non-profit organizations with a reference summary provided. Themes include communication/language barriers, differences in care/services; issues surrounding accessing trained medical interpreters; and research supporting the development of national certification requirements for medical interpreters.
Author: Bonni Wagner
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2124442411