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Language barriers in pediatric care.

P Holden1, A C Serrano

  • 1University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.

Clinical Pediatrics
|April 1, 1989
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Pediatricians face communication barriers with parents due to language differences. Careful translator selection and assessing parental English proficiency are crucial for effective doctor-patient relationships and accurate medical information.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric healthcare communication
  • Medical sociology
  • Cross-cultural medicine

Background:

  • Language barriers between pediatricians and parents can impede effective doctor-patient relationships.
  • Reliance on translators introduces potential issues like privacy concerns and data inaccuracies.

Observation:

  • Using translators may lead to misinterpretations of medical or family history.
  • Physicians should not assume fluency in English for all parents who speak it.
  • Assessing language preference and English proficiency is vital.

Findings:

  • Incompetent, insensitive, or unsophisticated translators can distort information.
  • Even partially fluent families may benefit from professional translator services.
  • Careful translator selection is paramount.

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Implications:

  • Improved communication strategies can enhance pediatric care quality.
  • Understanding and addressing language needs ensures better patient outcomes.
  • Training for translators in medical and cultural contexts is recommended.