Knowledge of Medical Interpretation Rights Among Individuals With Non-English Language Preference
Nearly one-third of individuals with NELP lack awareness of their right to medical interpretation. Factors such as recent immigration, poor health, and limited health care contact are significant barriers. In addition to system and policy level changes, interventions targeting these vulnerable groups are needed to improve health equity and empower patients to use interpreter services.
Authors
- Jorge A. Rodriguez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1833-6819)
- Shimon Shaykevich
- Miguel Linares (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-1938-0770)
- Stuart R. Lipsitz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2619-1389)
- Lipika Samal (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6384-4946)
Institutions
- Brigham and Women's Hospital (US)
- Harvard University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Medical Care
- Published
- 2024-12-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/mlr.0000000000002109
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.55