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When Language Barriers Lead to Poor Patient Care (And What to Do About It) - LEP Healthcare

Approximately 25 million people in the United States have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). LEP is associated with increased medical errors, lower patient adherence, worse clinical outcomes, and poor patient satisfaction. Healthcare providers may inadvertently contribute to these inequities in care. But there are ways you can mitigate these effects and provide high-quality care for patients when there are language barriers at play. This video is a recording of a webinar presented by Dr. Alexander Green, a co-founder of Quality Interactions, about improving healthcare delivery for patients with LEP. Topics covered include: -Defining Limited English Proficiency (LEP) -Understanding inequities for patients with LEP and their causes -Working effectively with medical interpreters -The moral imperative to provide high-quality care for patients with LEP Learn more at qualityinteractions.com.