Missouri Medicine, 2019/09, 116(5):376-379, type of study: ,css,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Keywords:

communication barriers [1]
culturally competent care [1]
language [32]
osteopathic medical education [9]
students [716]
osteopathic medicine [2108]
surveys [29]
questionnaires [12]
cross sectional study [894]

Abstract:

Considering changing demographics in the United States, future physicians need exposure to specialized training ensuring effective communication with non-native English-speaking patients, particularly Spanish-speaking patients. We examine the impact of a medical Spanish terminology module on the linguistic competence of second-year osteopathic medical students participating in Kansas City University's Score 1 for Health program. Our goal is to enhance Spanish communication in clinical settings and to improving the quality and value of care delivered to patients.