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