… communication in language-discordant conversations, and the degree to which risk is
communicated. Our aim is to understand language barriers … is using a second (weaker) language. …

… However, studies on the link between language proficiency and patient safety are scarce, …
safety risks due to language barriers during hospitalization, and the way language barriers are …

… on impacts of language barriers has been conducted in the … which language barriers
impact quality of care and safety … The importance of good communication between providers …

… non-English language skills for health care communication are uncommon, and determining
the threshold for adequate proficiency for safe and effective communication is challenging. …

… of interpretation services in dealing with language barriers and the provision of safe care to
LEP patients. … This requires effective communication between nurses and patients. However, …

… In this national, cross-sectional survey we used the Communication over Language Barriers
… aimed at surveying communication over language barriers in paediatric oncology care. …

… communication between patients and health care staff [5]. Cohen et al. [6] report that
Spanish-speaking patients with language barriers … Drug instructions and safety-relevant …

… is essential for effective communication to ensure accurate patient … Language barriers also
impact chronic disease management … language barriers are present are also reported. Hence, …

… patient safety improvement efforts. After defining the barriers to effective communication, we
… often fraught with misunderstandings, language difficulties, and misinterpretations. However…

… Posters can overcome language problems through the use of illustrations and symbols. To
maintain attention, posters should be kept on a special display board (not cluttered with other …