Don't Let Rxs for Non-English-Speaking Patients Get Lost in Translation

July 2019

You play an important role in helping patients who speak a foreign language.

Many of these patients may not speak English well...making communication challenging.

And prescription labels that are translated into their native language are often incorrect or incomplete.

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Table of Contents

Cultural Awareness Don't Let Rxs for Non-English-Speaking Patients Get Lost in Translation
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Cardiology Improve Care of Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
Hemorrhoids Sort Through Treatments for Hemorrhoids
Transplantation Take Steps to Help Ensure Safety With Organ Transplant Meds
Psoriasis Think of Skyrizi as Similar to Stelara or Tremfya for Plaque Psoriasis
Opioids Help Avoid Problems With Injectable Hydromorphone for Opioid Use Disorder
Public Health Recognize Human Trafficking Victims Hidden in Plain Sight
Hepatitis C Look Out for Risky Drug Interactions With Hepatitis C Meds