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Promoting quality care in patients with cancer with limited English proficiency: perspectives of medical interpreters.

Authors :
Perez, Giselle K.
Mutchler, Jan
Yang, Mai See
Fox Tree‐Mcgrath, Cheyenne
Park, Elyse R.
Source :
Psycho-Oncology; Oct2016, Vol. 25 Issue 10, p1241-1245, 5p, 1 Diagram, 1 Chart
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article discusses the perspectives of medical interpreters concerning quality care in cancer patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). Topics discussed risk for lower quality care to patients with LEP including medical errors, serious adverse events, and higher rates of misdiagnoses. It also mentions strategies to improve quality care such as improvement of access to interpreters and education given to provider.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10579249
Volume :
25
Issue :
10
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Psycho-Oncology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
118527322
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.4176