two thirds of the occurring misunderstandings in London between patients and doctorsresultedfrom limited English language skills on the part of the patient
18 test itemsdesignedto assess an English - speaking adult ’s ability to read and understand common medical terms
18 interviewer - administered itemsdesignedto assess an English - speaking adult ’s ability to read and understand common medical terms
a scripted patient consent formwas designedto be read to and interpreted for patients with limited English language skills
language barrierspreventlimited English proficient patients from enjoying equal access to healthcare
other indicatorscontributeto health care disparities among limited English proficient individuals
Language and citizenship statuscontributeto health disparities for patients with limited English proficiency
tips to helpcreatean optimal experience with language interpreters and limited English proficiency patients
practice testsdesignedto support English - language proficiency and comprehension
instructiondesignedto develop proficiency in the comprehension , speaking , reading and composition of the English language
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