Provider Patient Communication Through Professional Interpreters
communication and results in better health outcomes. Through a study that was carried out a sample of 40 elderly Hispanic diabetic patients at a Wellness Center in Los Angeles, using a professional interpreter improves provider-patient communication. The use of professional interpreters and language concordance is associated with improved provider-patient interactions, enhanced interpersonal care, and better medication adherence within three months. Keywords: elderly Hispanics, patients, medication adherence, bilingual interpreters, treatment, patient-provider communication, healthcare providers. Overview Provider-patient communication is an important factor in enhancing patient outcomes in the modern healthcare environment. Elderly Hispanic immigrants and Mexican Americans are among patient populations facing relatively high rates of diabetes. Sentell & Braun (2012) contend… Continue Reading...