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Language and Communication in Care
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SUMMARY - Language and Communication in Care

Effective communication constitutes the foundation of quality healthcare, yet language barriers persistently challenge newcomers' ability to receive appropriate care in Canadian healthcare settings. The complexities of medical communication—technical terminology, nuanced symptom description, informed consent processes, and treatment discussions—demand linguistic capabilities that many newcomers are still developing.

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