How do we respond? (2/3)

Doctor holding stethoscope

  • Explanation
  • Treatment
  • Healers
  • Negotiate
  • Intervention
  • Collaboration

Aniyizhai Annamalai. “Refugee Health Care.” iBooks. ​
Annamalai (2014). Ch 2, page 53

  • Ask non-judgmental questions
  • Listen carefully
  • Notice cues to indicate willingness and ability to adhere to treatment

Doctor talking to patient via interpreter

Language Barriers – Interpreters

  • Allot at least twice as much time for the encounter
  • Do not use a relative to translate
  • Have patient repeat back treatment plan
  • Pros/Cons to in-person vs telephone interpreters

University of Washington: Cross Cultural Medicine

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