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https://thinkculturalhealth.hhs.gov/resources/videos/using-language-access-services
Compare and contrast the range of medical language interpretation and describe what is considered “best
practice.”
Consider and describe at least two scenarios in which patients are non-English speaking and qualified
language interpretation is not provided.
*What are the key ethical principles to be considered? What are the implications for the patient in each
scenario?
*How would the scenario relate to the code of ethics in public health?
Compare and contrast the model of medical practice between the U.S. (Western scientific paradigm of
medicine) and another country with a different culture.
Which healthcare model is better and why?
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