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Language barriers to health care in the United States

Article Abstract:

Many patients who need medical interpreters have no access to them since only a few clinicians receive training in working with interpreters and data collection on patient's primary language and English proficiency is frequently inadequate or nonexistent. Hence, the Office of Management and Budget estimated an average of $4.04 more per physician visit to provide professional interpreters to all patients with limited English proficiency for emergency department, inpatient, outpatient and dental visits.

Health Care and Social Assistance, Management dynamics, Services information, HEALTH SERVICES, Medical Facilities & Planning, Management, Services, Health facilities, Company business management, Translators (Persons), United States. Office of Management and Budget, Language barriers

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Americans as survivors

Article Abstract:

The impact of the war in Vietnam, the attacks on September 11, 2001, and the war in Iraq might blend within the individual American psyche, becoming virtually indistinguishable sources of pain and anger leading to collective trauma. Some of the ways in which one can combat the psychological, social and historical consequences of the collective trauma resulting out of large-scale killing are discussed.

United Kingdom, Public affairs, Police Protection, Terrorist Control, Security Mgmt-Kidnapping & Terrorism, Psychological aspects, Social aspects, Terrorism, Psychic trauma, Trauma (Psychology), War victims

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