Working with interpreters: how student behavior affects quality of patient interaction when using interpreters

Working with interpreters: how student behavior affects quality of patient interaction when using interpreters

Background: Despite the prevalence of medical interpreting in the clinical environment, few medical professionals receive training in best practices when using an interpreter. We designed and implemented an educational workshop on using interpreters as part of the cultural competency curriculum for...

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Main Authors: Cha-Chi Fung, Regina Richter Lagha, Paula Henderson, Arthur G. Gomez
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-06-01
Series:Medical Education Online
Subjects:
cross-cultural communication barriers
physician–patient relations
patient-centered care
interpreter use
educational intervention
performance-based assessment
Online Access:http://med-ed-online.net/index.php/meo/article/view/5151/pdf_10

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