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Research shows that using a patient's preferred language is vital for effective healthcare communication. Consultations in a second language can lead to treatment delays and misdiagnoses. In Wales, while Welsh and English have equal status in the public sector, independent primary care providers like General Practices (GPs) are not fully bound by Welsh Language Standards (WLS), resulting in inconsistent bilingual provision. This mixed methods study combined focus groups and a survey of 361...
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Background Language barriers between Canadian patients and health care providers are associated with poorer health outcomes, including decreased patient safety and quality of care, misdiagnosis and longer treatment initiation times, and increased mortality. However, research exploring language as a social determinant of health is limited, as Canadian health data are scattered across many jurisdictions, each with its own policies and procedures. This fragmentation makes it difficult...