Communication with a patient who is not fluent in english


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Which of the following is true regarding communication with a patient who is NOT fluent in English? Group of answer choices As long as a patient's family member is truly bilingual, he/she will be able to interpret accurately. Family members should not be used to interpret medical information, except in an emergency when no other interpreter is available. If a patient does not speak English, it's better to ask a bilingual family member to interpret than to rely on an interpreter who doesn't know the patient's history.

 

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