Although health care leaders advocate hiring language interpreters, less than 10% of hospitals report encountering an individual with limited english proficiency on a daily basis. a. false b. true

False

Explanation:

It is much more common for doctors in hospitals to encounter patients who have difficulty speaking and communicating in English.

It is extremely important for language interpreters to be present when a "limited English proficiency" person is in need of medical assistance.

There was a study conducted in 2006, which stated that the language barrier is a problem for as much as 63% of patients.

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