Physicians’ Perspectives on Using Direct Observation to Assess Non-English Language Proficiency for Clinical Practice: A Qualitative Study
To ensure high-quality language-concordant care, health systems must assess physicians' non-English language proficiency. If validated tools can be developed and disseminated in clinical practice, direct observation may be an acceptable option.
Authors
- Sunita Mutha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6618-7240)
- Mia Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9892-4591)
- Jane Jih (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9367-7376)
- Leah Karliner (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2204-5114)
- Maria E. Garcia (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6169-6967)
- Sarita Pathak (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5856-1036)
- Lisa C. Diamond (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2175-6224)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Joint Commission Journal on Quality and Patient Safety
- Published
- 2024-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcjq.2024.11.008
- Primary Topic
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute
- National Institute on Aging
- National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities