Overcoming language barriers with foreign-language speaking patients: a survey to investigate intra-hospital variation in attitudes and practices

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Use of available interpreter services by hospital clincial staff is often suboptimal, despite evidence that trained interpreters contribute to quality of care and patient safety. Examination of intra-hospital variations in attitudes...

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Main Authors: Vilpert Sarah, Hudelson Patricia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1472-6963/9/187