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Podcast: Anesthesia Patient Safety Podcast
Episode: #230 Bridging Communication Gaps: Ensuring Safe Anesthesia Care for Patients with Limited English Proficiency
Description: What impact do communication failures have on anesthesia patient safety, particularly for those with limited English proficiency? Join us as we welcome anesthesiology resident, Dr. Yasuko Mano, who sheds light on this critical issue. Drawing from her personal experiences and research, Mano reveals how language barriers can lead to less patient-centered care and increased risks during high-pressure situations like medication reconciliation and obtaining informed consent. Through her insights, we explore the often-overlooked moments in healthcare settings where communication breakdowns can lead to adverse outcomes, especially in perioperative care.Despite the availability of interpreter services in many hospitals...