SMJ Article | Original Article
Healthcare Provider Perceptions of the Use of Medical Interpretation in Primary Care
Objectives: Sixty-three percent of Latinos/as/x in Alabama, speak English “not well” or “not at all.” Effective provider–patient communication is the foundation of successful clinical interactions. Medical interpretation is important to the healthcare provision for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). We examined Alabama providers’ perceptions of working with medical interpreters...