The Importance of Medical Interpreters in Patient Care

The United States is growing increasingly more diverse, with racial and ethnic minorities making up roughly 40% of the population. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, over 25 million Americans speak the English language "less than very well". Among these individuals, 8.6% are at risk for adverse events during care due to challenges associated with their language skills, presenting a growing challenge for healthcare organizations across the nation.<br><br>The use of interpreters has been proved to reduce some of these barriers while improving the quality of care, treatment adherence, and outcomes for non-native speakers. Numerous studies have shown the positive benefits of professional interpreters for communication, clinical outcomes and satisfaction of care.<br><br>Learn more about the Importance of Medical Interpreters in Patient Care by downloading the full Medical Interpreters eBook, by GD.<br>

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