Originally published by our sister publication General Surgery News
By Benjamin G. Allar, MD, MPH, and Gezzer Ortega, MD, MPH
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| Benjamin G. Allar, MD, MPH | Gezzer Ortega, MD, MPH |
Successful communication and comprehension are essential for delivering high-quality surgical care. With more than 25 million people in the United States with limited English proficiency (LEP), every physician is bound to take care of patients who require a certified medical interpreter to communicate