Breaking Down Language Barriers: The Benefits to Patients of Increasing Language Training for Residents a Mini Revie
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.56570/jimgs.v2i1.71Keywords:
Language training, Residency programs, Communication, Healthcare providers, Patients, Language barriers, Adverse effects, Medical errors, Patient satisfaction, Patient-centered careAbstract
It is important to understand the significance of language training for residents to enhance communication between healthcare providers and patients. Language barriers can result in adverse outcomes like medical errors and reduced patient satisfaction. Effective language training can help residents to communicate better with patients, leading to improved patient-centered care, job satisfaction, and reduced burnout. However, language training programs often face challenges like funding constraints, time constraints, and finding qualified trainers. To overcome these obstacles, alternative funding sources and online language training can be implemented. Residency programs must prioritize language training to ensure that residents possess the skills required to communicate effectively with patients who speak different languages.References
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