Interpreter services and effect on healthcare
A systematic review of the impact of different types of interpreters on patient outcome
Key points
Languages
German, French, English, Italian, Albanian, Arabic, Kurdish, Portuguese, Croatian/serbian/bosnian, Somali, Spanish, Tamil, Tigrinya, Turkish, Farsi/Persian /Dari, Ukrainian
Well-informed patients who are aware of their rights can play an active role in treatment planning and establish a trusting relationship with their doctor and nursing staff.
A measure of the cantons of Bern, Fribourg, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Ticino, Vaud and Valais.