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Care Culture Talks

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Exploring the human side of healthcare where culture, language, and understanding intersect to transform patient care
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Host:
Eyal Heldenberg
Duration:
42:10
Release Date:
January 28, 2025

Beyond Translation: A Doctor's Guide to Cultural Healthcare Communication

Dr. Deborah Gilboa shares her 25 years of experience navigating cross-cultural healthcare communication at a federally qualified health center serving patients from over 100 countries. From sign language interpretation to understanding cultural beliefs around treatment, Dr. Gilboa provides practical insights on building trust across language and cultural barriers in medical settings.
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Host:
Eyal Heldenberg
Duration:
27:53
Release Date:
February 1, 2025

Emergency Care Across Languages: A Conversation with Dr. Jeffrey Chen

Dr. Jeffrey Chen shares his unique perspective as an emergency medicine physician at Mills Peninsula Hospital near San Francisco International Airport, where he regularly treats patients speaking dozens of languages. From his early days as a medical student managing interpreter phones to becoming trilingual himself, Dr. Chen discusses the challenges and opportunities in providing culturally competent emergency care. He offers insights into various interpretation methods - from family members to professional services - while highlighting the evolving role of AI in medical interpretation.
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