| Literature DB >> 27503963 |
Melody K Schiaffino1, Atsushi Nara2, Liang Mao3.
Abstract
Twenty-four million people in the United States have limited English proficiency. They experience barriers to health care because of their inability to communicate effectively with providers. Hospitals are required to provide language services that reflect the needs of people in their communities, but these services are not available systematically. Project HOPE—The People-to-People Health Foundation, Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Hospitals; Limited English Proficiency; Organization and Delivery of Care; Quality Of Care; Special Populations
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27503963 DOI: 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.0955
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Health Aff (Millwood) ISSN: 0278-2715 Impact factor: 6.301