Abstract

Texas is home to a diverse population, and many Texans speak Spanish as their primary language. Language discordance between patients and providers is associated with poorer health outcomes, and professional interpreter services are often underused. With the rising population of limited English proficiency (LEP) Spanish-speaking patients, it is important to assess the preparedness of Texas physicians to treat these patients and to identify avenues for improved education opportunities. Fifteen medical schools in Texas educate a large proportion of Texas physicians.

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