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[Hebrew knowledge of new immigrant physicians]

N Notzer1, L Weinbach, E Lauden

  • 1Medical Education Unit, Sackler School of Medicine, Tel Aviv University.

Harefuah
|June 1, 1995
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Many physicians immigrating to Israel from the former Soviet Union struggle with medical Hebrew. A new exam revealed low proficiency, impacting doctor-patient communication and potentially causing errors.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Education
  • Linguistics
  • Immigration Health

Context:

  • Over 10,000 physicians have immigrated to Israel since 1989, primarily from the former Soviet Union.
  • Effective communication is crucial in healthcare, and language barriers pose significant risks.

Purpose:

  • To develop and administer a structured, written examination to assess the medical Hebrew proficiency of immigrant physicians.
  • To identify potential challenges in doctor-patient communication due to language barriers.

Summary:

  • The examination was given to 67 Russian immigrant physicians.
  • Results showed low proficiency in general and medical Hebrew among participants.
  • A significant correlation was found between medical Hebrew knowledge and general medical knowledge.

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Impact:

  • Highlights the need for targeted Hebrew language training for foreign-trained physicians.
  • Informs strategies to improve patient safety and healthcare quality in multicultural settings.
  • Underscores the importance of language assessment in medical licensing and integration processes.