Communicating with Patients Who Have Limited English Proficiency (LEP)
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Elaine Khoong, MD, MS, discusses the rationale for using certified medical interpreters and the astounding error rate when ad hoc (e.g. family member) interpreters are used, how you explain to patients that you want to use a certified medicalĀ  interpreter rather than an ad hoc interpreter and resources to help communicate with LEP patients.
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