Cultural Barriers at New York City Hospitals
Series: Interpreting Health: Language and Cultural Barriers for Immigrants at NYC Hospitals
From: Sarah Kramer
Length: 00:08:04
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In order to serve its increasingly multi-lingual population, New York State requires interpretation services in all hospitals. But when caring for immigrants, the language barrier is just one of a million issues health providers grapple with daily. Even though there is no statewide mandate for cultural sensitivity, many doctors say it's become a necessary instrument in providing medical care for the city's immigrant population.
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In order to serve its increasingly multi-lingual population, New York State requires interpretation services in all hospitals. But when caring for immigrants, the language barrier is just one of a million issues health providers grapple with daily. Even though there is no statewide mandate for cultural sensitivity, many doctors say it's become a necessary instrument in providing medical care for the city's immigrant population.
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Aired March 30th 2010 on WNYC
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