The Language of Care

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My main reluctance to getting health care in this country is the English language, and I suspect thousands of Latinos—especially those who aren't fully bilingual—might feel the same. The idea of navigating the health-care system stirs the simple fear that hidden within the arcane language of insurance policies are some unpleasant surprises.

Topics: Community Health, Cultural Competence, Health Care, Health Care Access, Immigrant Integration, Immigrants, Language, Public Health