Overcoming Communication Barriers in Refugee Health Care.

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

6-1-2019

Institution/Department

Pediatrics

Journal Title

Pediatric clinics of North America

MeSH Headings

Communication Barriers, Cultural Competency, Humans, Physician-Patient Relations, Refugees, Translating

Abstract

Research demonstrates that language and cultural barriers negatively affect care for patients with limited English proficiency, resulting in significant and costly health disparities. Legal standards emphasize working with qualified interpreters, but training for providers on communicating effectively through interpreters is inconsistent. Knowing the difference between a translator and interpreter, an interpreter's role, and who can be a qualified interpreter are key for providers. Generally accepted best practice for working with medical interpreters includes tips for before, during, and after an interpreted encounter. Potential solutions exist for ethical dilemmas and challenges commonly experienced when working with interpreters.

ISSN

1557-8240

First Page

669

Last Page

686

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