When Working with a Patient Who Has a Language Barrier

question 40

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient who has a language barrier, what strategy should the medical assistant use?

• A) Be respectful and courteous.
• B) Use simple phrases and define any medical terminology used.
• C) Use an interpreter.
• D) Use pictures and models during the coaching session.
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often reflecting profits above minimum costs.

Supply Curve

A graphical representation of the relationship between the price of a good and the amount of it that suppliers are willing to sell.

Sellers Receive

The amount or proceeds that sellers get from selling goods or services in the market.

Producer Surplus

The extra benefit or profit that producers make when they sell a product for more than the minimum price they were willing to accept.