Case 1

5/18/2017

of the physicians has an employee fluent in a particular language, it may be appropriate for the first doctor …. The physician may allow, but not require, the LEP patient to use her son or another family member or friend … to act as an interpreter.  The physician should consider the special circumstances that may affect …

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Resources Available and Costs

5/18/2017

or a multispecialty group practice of 70 physicians may be very different from what is reasonable for a smaller …, and the use of community volunteers may all be possibilities for facilitating access. As discussed above …, a failure to provide LEP individuals with reasonable steps to ensure meaningful access to services may …

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Introduction

5/18/2017

to ensure compliance with this Act, as violations may result in actions by the United States Justice …

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Lead In

5/18/2017

to ensure that meaningful access is given to LEP patients.  Sometimes it may be difficult to decide how best …

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Legal Advisor - Treating Patients with Limited English Proficiency

5/18/2017

This CME-certified online activity is eligible for the designated number of AMA PRA credits listed in the course description.  Physicians who successfully complete the activity are awarded the number of credits for which the activity is designated. Click heading to learn more.

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Frequency of Contacts or Encounters

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contacts from various LEP populations may be expected. Steps that are reasonable in a practice that serves … a large number of LEPs quite frequently may not be reasonable for a practice that rarely sees LEPs at all … an LEP presents for services. An adequate compliance plan may be as simple as being prepared to use …

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New Guidance Patients with Limited English Proficiency

5/18/2017

of measures a facility or physician may be expected to take to assist LEPs. The OCR has issued guidance …

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Incompetent Patients

5/18/2017

by a physician, the judiciary may appoint a guardian, depending on the state’s procedures.  In cases where …

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Ethical Considerations

5/18/2017

with that treatment because they value something different than the physician.  Although a decision may … not be the medical choice advocated by the physician, it may be the best choice for the patient given their own …

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Competent Patients

5/18/2017

treatment may be a manifestation of depression. If a physician suspects that the patient’s depression …

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