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Seminar

NIMHD DSS: Dr. Alicia Fernandez

How Language Barriers Contribute to Health Care Disparities

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Presentation Objectives

  • The impact of language barriers on clinical communication, patient experience and trust
  • Recent research on the impact of language barriers and clinical outcome
  • Set out research agenda in field

Seminar Logistics

  • The seminar will be videocast and available on this page and in the NIH Video archives after the presentation.
  • Sign language interpreters will be provided upon request.
  • Individuals who need reasonable accommodation to participate should contact Edgar Dews (phone: 301-402-1366) at least five business days before the event.
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NIMHD Director's Seminar Series

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