| Using medical interpreters. | |
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PMID: 20481167 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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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. |
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Authors:
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Dionne Hart; Juan Bowen; Ramona DeJesus; Alejandro Maldonado; Fatima Jiwa |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Minnesota medicine Volume: 93 ISSN: 0026-556X ISO Abbreviation: Minn Med Publication Date: 2010 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2010-05-20 Completed Date: 2010-06-16 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8000173 Medline TA: Minn Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 42-4 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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MMA Minority and Cultural Affairs Committee, USA. |
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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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