Across
- 3. The act of a patient being hospitalized again within a specific time frame after being discharged, often due to an inadequate understanding of discharge instructions.
- 4. An electronic health record system that includes features such as printing discharge instructions in multiple languages for better patient comprehension.
- 6. Communication challenges that arise when patients and healthcare providers do not share a common language, potentially leading to miscommunication or misunderstanding in the healthcare setting.
- 7. A program designed to help immigrant physicians improve their medical English language skills, particularly medical terminology and communication for effective healthcare delivery.
- 8. The process of releasing a patient from a healthcare facility, often accompanied by instructions regarding follow-up care, medications, and recovery plans to ensure the patient's well-being after leaving.
Down
- 1. A medical interpretation platform providing 24/7 access to a network of trained interpreters in over 240 languages, designed to help bridge language barriers in healthcare settings.
- 2. Tools, services, or materials to healthcare providers and patients to improve care deliver and address challenges (such as interpretation services).
- 5. A person who facilitates communication between individuals who speak different languages, often by translating spoken or signed language, especially in healthcare contexts.