The migration-related language barrier and professional interpreter use in primary health care in Switzerland
Abstract Background With increased international migration, language barriers are likely becoming more relevant in primary care. The aim of this study was to investigate the language barrier in paediatric and adult primary care, present its consequences, reveal how it is overcome, as well as highlig...
Main Authors: | Fabienne N. Jaeger, Nicole Pellaud, Bénédicte Laville, Pierre Klauser |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-06-01
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Series: | BMC Health Services Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-019-4164-4 |
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