title: Importance and promotion of linguistic safety in the healthcare setting.
abstract: The United States has always been and will continue to be a nation of many cultures and languages. In the healthcare arena, this means safety will depend on clear, linguistically appropriate communication between the patient and family and the healthcare provider. Three obstacles exist to this type of essential communication: limited English proficiency, low health literacy, and cultural barriers.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing, University of Connecticut, Storrs, USA. desiree.diaz@uconn.edu
authors.forename: Desiree A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Diaz
authors.forename: Lynn
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Allchin
mesh_terms: D003144:Communication Barriers; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D006801:Humans; D008037:Linguistics; D061214:Patient Safety; D014481:United States