You’re navigating a difficult medical discussion with your doctor. Maybe you’re talking about end-of-life care or the next ...

Among many factors that determine an individual’s access to healthcare, the language of medicine stresses a fundamental distinction between communication and transaction. To access healthcare is to ...

Patients needing interpreters wait longer for evaluation in the emergency department; a study highlights delays in care initiation and potential inequities in treatment.

The health care industry is a critical sector that helps save people’s lives. Sometimes, medical professionals and patients have communication barriers that can hinder that process. However, the great ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Imagine going to the doctor and not understanding what is being said at your appointment. That's the reality for some East Tennesseans in the Latino community. An East Tennessee ...

Imagine you're playing a high-stakes game of Telephone, where the message you convey could mean the difference between life and death. Scary, right? Now, welcome to the world of undertrained ...

Pediatric patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may face additional challenges when they present to an emergency room. However, researchers from Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — On Friday, ten students walked across the stage after graduating from Centro Hispano's interpreter program, set on becoming professional interpreters and helping close the language ...

Twenty-nine GOP lawmakers asked Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday afternoon to veto Senate Bill 1578, which would create a new system for scheduling and paying medical interpreters for Medicaid patients. This ...