Justice in any language: Experiences with and learning of language justice and medical interpretation among students and practitioners

Language discordance remains important in healthcare and for consideration in health professional training programs. Our findings suggest that a medical interpretation course-with or without specific training in language justice-can advance language access and encourage efforts to better address language barriers in healthcare settings.

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Journal of the National Medical Association
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2026-02-18
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jnma.2026.01.009
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Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
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Justice in any language: Experiences with and learning of language justice and medical interpretation among students and practitioners

Joseph G.L. Lee, Catherine E. LePrevost, Emery L. Harwell, Leslie E. Cofie
Journal of the National Medical Association
Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
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Justice in any language: Experiences with and learning of language justice and medical interpretation among students and practitioners

Joseph G.L. Lee, Catherine E. LePrevost, Emery L. Harwell, Leslie E. Cofie
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Abstract

Language discordance remains important in healthcare and for consideration in health professional training programs. Our findings suggest that a medical interpretation course-with or without specific training in language justice-can advance language access and encourage efforts to better address language barriers in healthcare settings.

Journal of the National Medical AssociationVol. 118(2)
North Carolina State University (US), East Carolina University (US), Wake Forest University (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 54%
Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
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