Tag: Edward Villegas
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Lost in Translation? Examining Language Barriers & Patient Care at Mary Washington Hospital
By Edward Villegas Faculty Mentor: Dr. Marisa Martinez-Mira Abstract Language barriers in healthcare remain a significant obstacle to equitable patient care in the United States, especially among individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). These barriers are associated with miscommunication, reduced patient satisfaction, and poorer health outcomes (Jacobs 2007). This study aims to assess the presence…
