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The impact of language barriers on patient care: a pharmacy perspective.

May 24, 2023

Patel J. PM Healthcare Journal. Spring 2023(4):5-18.

Language discordance is known to degrade medication safety. The article discusses an examination of English pharmacists’ reactions and responses to language barriers with patients. The results highlight the need for improved training and support for pharmacists to effectively dispense medications and counsel patients with whom they don’t share a common language.

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