Language Differences as a Barrier to Quality and Safety in Health Care: The Joint Commission Perspective
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- 24 October 2007
- journal article
- editorial
- Published by Springer Nature in Journal of General Internal Medicine
- Vol. 22 (S2) , 360-361
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s11606-007-0365-3
Abstract
Effective communication with patients is critical to the safety and quality of care. Barriers to this communication include differences in language, cultural differences, and low health literacy. Evidence-based practices that reduce these barriers must be integrated into, rather than just added to, health care work processes.Keywords
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