Healthcare Provider Perspectives Regarding Use of Medical Interpreters During End-of-Life Conversations With Limited English Proficient Patients.

Milagros D SilvaRonald D AdelmanVishwas SinghRenuka GuptaJerad MoxleyRosanna M SobotaStephanie TsaiBrittany T AbelM Carrington Reid

Published in: The American journal of hospice & palliative care (2021)

Having more years in practice and receiving training in the use of medical interpreters correlated with more favorable attitudes toward the role of medical interpreters and positive communication practices. Incorporating early training in the use of medical interpreters could help enhance communication practices and outcomes during EOL and GOC conversations with LEP patients.

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