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Professional translation services in the ED can reduce errors and prevent adverse events

Thrombosis, sclerosis, embolism-it might not require conjugating verbs, but medical terminology is a language in itself, one that often creates a barrier between physicians and patients. When the patient also doesn't speak English, communicating becomes an even bigger obstacle.

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