Medical Interpretation for Emerging Populations: Building a Multi-Modal Interpretation Program for Pashto-Speakers at a Public Safety-Net Health System.
Christopher Hromas, Waheedullah Ibrahim Khil, Tonya Burris, Virginia Mika
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Abstract
Limited English proficient patients are prone to adverse health care effects compared to English proficient patients, including decreased access to care, lower health literacy, and worse clinical outcomes. This report describes a multi-modal medical interpreter program at a safety-net health system designed for the emerging Afghan population in San Antonio, Texas.
期刊介绍:
The journal has as its goal the dissemination of information on the health of, and health care for, low income and other medically underserved communities to health care practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders who are in a position to effect meaningful change. Issues dealt with include access to, quality of, and cost of health care.