Overcoming language barriers in psychiatric practice: Culturally sensitive and effective use of interpreters

Journal of Immigrant and Refugee Studies

Volumn 6, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 545-566

  Luk, Selene ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII   (United States)

Author keywords

Clinical skills; Interpretation; Language barrier; Psychiatric interview; Transcultural practice

Indexed keywords

CULTURAL TRADITION; HEALTH WORKER; IMMIGRANT; LANGUAGE; MENTAL HEALTH;

EID: 67649934705     PISSN: 15562948     EISSN: 15562956     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15362940802480589     Document Type: Review

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