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Breaking the language barrier : a collection of good ideas and practical suggestions which have been found helpful in overcoming communication difficulties experienced with overseas patients and staff whose comprehension of English is inadequate

Author:

King's Fund Centre (King Edward's Hospital Fund for London)

Publication date:

1976

Abstract:

The King's Fund Centre first became interested in the problem of language difficulties with overseas patients when great concern on this matter was expressed by groups of `shop window' staff in discussion meetings at the Centre - the telephonists, receptionists and hall porters who frequently form the patient's first contact ...