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Interpreters and The Medical Practice: What Every …

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Interpreters and The Medical Practice: What Every Physician Should Know. Published on: July 11, 2020. Revised July 2020. ... Interpreters for deaf or hard of hearing patients – other relevant laws. In addition to the ADA, there are other federal and state …

Limited English Proficiency (LEP) | HHS.gov

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Limited English Proficiency (LEP) If English is not your primary language and you have difficulty communicating effectively in English, you may need an interpreter or …

Appropriate Use of Medical Interpreters | AAFP

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The use of professional interpreters (in person or via telephone) increases patient satisfaction, improves adherence and outcomes, and reduces adverse events, …

Clinicians’ Obligations to Use Qualified Medical …

https://journalofethics.ama-assn.org/article/clinicians-obligations-use-qualified-medical-interpreters-when-caring-patients-limited-english/2017-03

Section 1557 | Affordable Care Act | FAQ | Interpreters Unlimited

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Everything you need to know about Section 1557 – FAQ Below. Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) went into effect July 18, 2016 and has a direct impact on …

Laws Requiring Interpreters in Healthcare – …

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And if you’re a federally funded medical institution, these are laws with which you must comply. Get the necessary, in person training in order to become a competent …

When Patients and Providers Speak Different …

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A 56-year-old Spanish-speaking woman with a complicated medical history presented to the preoperative clinic for evaluation in advance of a scheduled elective total …

Language Assistance - California Department of …

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Certified medical interpreters are trained to translate health information correctly. They must keep your information private. Qualified interpretation services are available to you …

Translation and Interpretation Services | Medicaid

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As of February 2009, oral interpreter services can be claimed using billing code T-1013 code along with the CPT Code used for the regular medical encounter. …

Medical Interpreter Duties And …

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The medical interpreter job description comprises of following duties and tasks: – Conduct medical Interpretation. To staff, patients, and their families. – …