By Heather Chudzinski, Toshiba Business Solutions: In the healthcare industry, clear communication can be a matter of life and death. Misunderstandings due to language barriers can lead to medical errors, patient dissatisfaction, and even legal complications. Therefore, with an increasingly diverse patient population, hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities must ensure that language differences do not hinder the quality of care. That’s where Toshiba’s Elevate Sky® Translate comes in—providing instant, accurate translations to bridge communication gaps and enhance patient care.

The challenge of language barriers in healthcare

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 25 million people in the U.S. have limited English proficiency. As a result, understanding medical instructions, prescriptions, and discharge notes can be challenging, increasing the risk of miscommunication and improper treatment.

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SOURCE Toshiba Business Solutions