Professional interpreter use improves satisfaction, quality of care, and outcomes for LEP patients

Use of professional interpreters in language-discordant clinical encounters positively affects patient satisfaction, quality of care, and outcomes for patients with limited English proficiency, and they should be preferred over ad hoc arrangements.

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• @Hangge_2022_Lost_translation

"Professional interpreters should be used in clinical scenarios of language discordance and their use has been shown to positively impact patient satisfaction, quality of care, and outcomes for patients with LEP." (Hangge, 2022, p. 234)