- Briefly describe a specific question, or set of related questions, about a health care test or treatment that this program should consider.
- For patients of limited English competency, what type of translation services result in the best health outcomes, such as accuracy of diagnosis, complete undertanding of treatment and improved intermediate and final health outcomes (e.g. improved control of HBP, feweer CVD events)?
- Describe why this topic is important.
By one estimate there are 21 million Americans with limited English proficiency. Little is known about the effect of medical interpretation, and how this is provided, on health care quality. The AAFP Commission on the Health of the Public and Science rated this topic as one of the top two for nomination.
- How will an answer to your research question be used or help inform decisions for you or your group?
The answer to this question will serve to guide the AAFP in making recomendations to family physicians about what type of translation services to provide for theier patients.
- Other Information About You: (optional)
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- Please choose a description that best describes your role or perspective: (you may select more than one category if appropriate)
- AAFP is a professional organization representing over 100,000 members.
- If you are you making a suggestion on behalf of an organization, please state the name of the organization
- American Academy of Family Physicians
- Please tell us how you heard about the Effective Health Care Program
