OBJECTIVES: No best practice has been defined for incorporating in-person interpreters
into family-centered rounds (FCRs) for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). We …

Objective. To determine if professional medical interpreters have a positive impact on
clinical care for limited English proficiency (LEP) patients. Data Sources. A systematic …

Introduction Residents have been known to report a lack of self-efficacy in their ability to
provide care for limited English proficiency (LEP) patients. Interpreters must be utilized to …

Purpose To evaluate whether educational sessions on interpreter use and experience with
interpreters are associated with resident self-efficacy in the use of professional interpreters …

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Access to appropriate language services is critical for
ensuring patient safety and reducing the impact of language barriers. This study compared …

Article-at-a-Glance Background Language barriers render interaction with the health care
system difficult and lead to health disparities for patients with limited English proficiency …

Resident physicians' use of professional interpreters drives communication with hospitalized
patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). We surveyed residents from three specialties …

This month's issue of Hospital Pediatrics features 2 articles addressing quality of care for
children and families with limited English proficiency (LEP), 1, 2 highlighting an important …

Abstract Objective Families with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience
communication barriers and are at risk for adverse events after discharge from the pediatric …

Abstract Background Patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience worse
outcomes compared with native English speakers. Communication errors are partly …