Limited English proficiency is associated with reduced access to definitive parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism

Limited English proficiency is associated with reduced access to definitive surgical treatment, with LEP patients less likely than English-proficient patients to undergo guideline-recommended parathyroidectomy for primary hyperparathyroidism. This commentary frames the disparity as a "language justice" problem — limited English proficiency should not equate to limited surgical access.

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• @Hangge_2022_Lost_translation

"The study found that patients with LEP were less likely to undergo parathyroidectomy compared to patients with English proficiency (EP), 14% vs. 25% (p = 0.005)." (Hangge, 2022, p. 234)

"Employing language justice is one tool we can use to lessen multifactorial disparities in surgical access for LEP patients." (Hangge, 2022, p. 234)