Contact Person
. . - achengtsallis@baycrest.org
Date/Time
Date(s) - 18/05/2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Description
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“Cannot assess due to language barrier”: The impact of language discordant care on health outcomes in older adults
Presented by:
Christina Reppas-Rindlisbacher, MD FRCPC
Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Sinai Health and University Health Network
PhD Candidate, Women’s Age Lab, Women’s College Hospital
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize language proficiency as a determinant of health care quality
- Explore the impact of language discordance on health outcomes
- Discuss opportunities to address health care gaps for older adults with language preferences other than English
Please note, these rounds are restricted to healthcare professionals