How language services can help you avoid medical malpractice
Medical errors account for 9.5% of all deaths in the US each year, making medical malpractice the third most common cause of death in the country. Many studies show that patients with limited-English proficiency (LEP) are more likely to experience communication barriers, which often cause extended hospitalization, misdiagnosis, and readmission. Protecting LEP patients from medical errors (and safeguarding your … Continued