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Open Access 01-11-2007 | Commentary
Language Differences as a Barrier to Quality and Safety in Health Care: The Joint Commission Perspective
Published in: Journal of General Internal Medicine | Special Issue 2/2007
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Effective communication with patients is critical to the safety and quality of care. Barriers to this communication include differences in language, cultural differences, and low health literacy. Evidence-based practices that reduce these barriers must be integrated into, rather than just added to, health care work processes.