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Using medical interpreters.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20481167     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
Research has demonstrated that appropriate use of interpreters in clinical encounters improves outcomes and decreases adverse events. This article reviews both the medical reasons for working with trained medical interpreters and the related laws, and offers practical tips for working effectively with interpreters.
Authors:
Dionne Hart; Juan Bowen; Ramona DeJesus; Alejandro Maldonado; Fatima Jiwa
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Minnesota medicine     Volume:  93     ISSN:  0026-556X     ISO Abbreviation:  Minn Med     Publication Date:  2010 Apr 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-05-20     Completed Date:  2010-06-16     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  8000173     Medline TA:  Minn Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  42-4     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
MMA Minority and Cultural Affairs Committee, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Cooperative Behavior
Cultural Diversity*
Emigrants and Immigrants / legislation & jurisprudence*
Health Services Accessibility / legislation & jurisprudence*
Humans
Interdisciplinary Communication
Language*
Minnesota
Physician-Patient Relations
Translating*

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