A New Method for Evaluating the Quality of Medical Interpretation

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Authors

M. Barton Laws · Latino Health Institute (United States)

Rachel Heckscher · Latino Health Institute (United States)

Abstract

Interpreters who lack appropriate training fail to interpret accurately. Engaging in speech behaviors other than interpreting is associated with a higher rate of errors.

Topics & Keywords

Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare Clinical practice guidelines implementation

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Medical Care

Volume 42, Issue 1, pp. 71-80

DOI: 10.1097/01.mlr.0000102366.85182.47

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