Language Access and Orofacial Pain - 18/11/22
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Résumé |
Clear and effective communication is vital to quality patient care. More than 66 million Americans (21.5%) speak a language other than English at home, with more than 25 million (8.2%) speaking English “less than very well.” Addressing language differences in the orofacial pain setting is of utmost importance to care quality, treatment outcomes, and overall health equity. In the case presented, language-related communication challenges affect the diagnosis and management of a patient with orofacial pain. This case highlights the significance of language discordance in the clinical setting and demonstrates the need for greater language access in the orofacial pain field.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Orofacial pain, Health literacy, Access to care, Language access, Limited English proficiency, Interpreter services
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Vol 67 - N° 1
P. 187-198 - janvier 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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