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Commentary: Language barriers in medicine and the role of the pediatric dermatologist.

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Languages other than English represent an ever-growing component of the tapestry of the United States. Studies have shown that language barriers can impact access to care and quality of care,… Click to show full abstract

Languages other than English represent an ever-growing component of the tapestry of the United States. Studies have shown that language barriers can impact access to care and quality of care, particularly in specialty clinics. Given the additional challenges faced by language interpretation in pediatric settings, the field of pediatric dermatology is uniquely positioned to contribute meaningfully to improving care for families with limited English proficiency.

Keywords: medicine; dermatology; barriers medicine; language barriers; commentary language

Journal Title: Pediatric dermatology
Year Published: 2021

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