Emergency providers delay the initiation of care for patients with Limited English Proficiency
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This study investigates whether patients with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) experience longer wait times to be seen by emergency providers compared to those who do not require an interpreter. The analysis of 47,038 encounters revealed that LEP patients waited 27% longer for physician evaluation, highlighting potential barriers in emergency care that could contribute to health inequities. The authors call for further exploration of the reasons behind this delay and its broader implications.
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