Case Assignment

For this assignment, read the background information and then learn about Diane Mathis’ experience with non-English-speaking patients.

Read the Intro and the Case Story. Then listen to the Lecture. http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case2/home.html

Before you begin your paper, review the Critical Thinking Rubric linked below. Refer to it as you develop your paper. It will be used to assess and grade your paper.

In a paper:

1. Compare and contrast the range of medical language interpretation and describe what is considered “best practice.”
2. Consider and describe at least two scenarios in situations in which patients are non-English speaking and qualified language interpretation is not provided. What are the key ethical principles to be considered? What are the implications for the patient in each alternative?
3. How would the scenario relate to your own health profession’s code of ethics? If you are not currently working in health care, you should use the code of ethics for the profession you plan to pursue upon graduation.

Assignment Expectations

Length: 3 pages

Required Reading

Ascension Health. (2012). Key Ethical Principles. Retrieved January 1, 2013 from http://www.ascensionhealth.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=47&Itemid=171

Office of Minority Health (2007). National Standards on Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS). Retrieved January 1, 2013 from http://minorityhealth.hhs.gov/templates/browse.aspx?lvl=2&lvlID=15