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Patients who are not proficient in English, including deaf or hearing impaired patients are at higher risk of ineffective communication which can compromise patient safety. If a patient does not understand the implications of his or her diagnosis or treatment plans, a problematic event may occur. Likewise, healthcare practitioner's lack of understanding of the patient or the cultural context within which the patient receives critical information may have serious implications for the outcomes of the treatment, health care or patient's safety. A professional interpreter must be used during the informed consent process.
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Principal Interpreter Service Quality Officer
Phone: 07 3328 9871
Email: Multicultural@health.qld.gov.au
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