Language differences as a barrier to quality and safety in health care: the Joint Commission perspective

Effective communication with patients is critical to the safety and quality of care. Barriers to this communication include differences in language, cultural differences, and low health literacy. Evidence-based practices that reduce these barriers must be integrated into, rather than just added to,...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of general internal medicine : JGIM 2007-11, Vol.22 Suppl 2 (S2), p.360-361
1. Verfasser:	Schyve, Paul M
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Accreditation Communication Barriers Cultural Competency - organization & administration Evidence-Based Medicine - methods Health education Humans Internal medicine Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations Language Languages Patient safety Practice Guidelines as Topic Professional-Patient Relations Quality Assurance, Health Care - methods Quality of care United States
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Zusammenfassung:	Effective communication with patients is critical to the safety and quality of care. Barriers to this communication include differences in language, cultural differences, and low health literacy. Evidence-based practices that reduce these barriers must be integrated into, rather than just added to, health care work processes.
ISSN:	0884-8734 1525-1497
DOI:	10.1007/s11606-007-0365-3