LAS VEGAS – Language barriers remain a persistent challenge in healthcare, often leading to misunderstandings in discharge instructions that can increase medical risk and contribute to avoidable ...

The world is becoming increasingly diverse and interconnected. Technology has connected people of varying cultures and backgrounds, often from opposite ends of the globe. However, with more people ...

Rapid technological and scientific advances have fueled a huge wave of innovation over the past decades. The speed of global innovation is known to be dependent on the exchange of knowledge and skills ...

When clinicians and patients experience a language barrier, errors in care and medication prescription can ensue, as demonstrated by a recent case published in JAMA Internal Medicine. The journal ...

The shortage of bilingual services has created significant barriers for those in need of mental health support.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . When a diversifying U.S. population meets a shrinking rheumatology workforce, the result is likely to be an ...

An aspiring doctor, Samuel Yousefzai has volunteered with several home health agencies that help patients in their homes. During one visit, he said he was helping a nurse who was struggling to ...

On Feb. 27 the Asian American Institude of Research and Engagement (AAIRE) completed a study that found Asian Americans on Long Island face difficulty accessing essential services because of language ...

Rick Steves’ #1 Tip for Overcoming Language Barriers When Traveling originally appeared on Parade. One of the most intimidating parts of international travel is the language barrier you’re bound to ...