Medical Interpretation for Emerging Populations: Building a Multi-Modal Interpretation Program for Pashto-Speakers at a Public Safety-Net Health System.
Christopher HromasWaheedullah Ibrahim KhilTonya BurrisVirginia MikaPublished in: Journal of health care for the poor and underserved (2024)
Limited English proficient patients are prone to adverse health care effects compared to English proficient patients, including decreased access to care, lower health literacy, and worse clinical outcomes. This report describes a multi-modal medical interpreter program at a safety-net health system designed for the emerging Afghan population in San Antonio, Texas.