The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light many inequities that exist in healthcare systems. One of these issues that have been brought to the forefront is the existing language disparity. The impact of language limitations on patients during COVID-19 is present amongst multiple channels, including diagnostic testing, public health messaging, and the actual delivery of healthcare.

Patient Orator has prepared a guide for patients and family caregivers on how to become a certified medical translator to help address communication gaps between LEP patients and their medical teams:
https://www.patientorator.com/video-b...

For a historical overview on LEP patients and their understanding of the American healthcare system click the link below:
https://www.patientorator.com/video-b...

For a first-hand look at the trauma of being a caregiver to an LEP patient click the link below:
https://www.patientorator.com/video-b...

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