Language: the ignored determinant of health.
Paediatr Child Health
; 29(3): 168-170, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38827371
ABSTRACT
Canada is one of the most multicultural countries in the world, with growing numbers of families who do not speak English or French as a first language. However, providing language-concordant services for patients with non-official language preference (NOLP) is not a standardized or measured component of our healthcare system, reflecting the historical marginalization of minority groups in our society. Existing evidence from other countries demonstrates the importance of language as a social determinant of health, and illustrates improved healthcare outcomes for patients with NOLP with the use of medical interpretation. This commentary proposes that a change in our approach to patients with NOLP needs to be accomplished through concerted efforts at the policy, research, and institutional levels in healthcare.
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MEDLINE
Langue:
En
Journal:
Paediatr Child Health
Année:
2024
Type de document:
Article
Pays d'affiliation:
Canada
Pays de publication:
Royaume-Uni