title: Word for word, culture to culture.
abstract: With so many patients speaking so many languages, skilled interpreters capture the nuances of what providers and patients say to each other. The best are "transparent" but essential members of the care team.
authors.forename: Laurie
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Larson
mesh_terms: D003144:Communication Barriers; D054521:Cultural Competency / Q000193:education / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D006739:Hospital Administration / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D006801:Humans; D007591:Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; D019303:Multilingualism; D018802:Patient-Centered Care / Q000458:organization & administration; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012952:Societies / Q000458:organization & administration; D014175:Translating; D014481:United States