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Breaking the Language Barrier: Interpreters Play Key Role in Patient Care

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Fifteen percent of Charlottesville residents speak a language other than English at home, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. For them, understanding diagnoses and following care instructions would be nearly impossible without the help of interpreters. UVA has eight full-time employees who can interpret Spanish and hires local experts for other languages as needed. Some [...] Related posts:
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