Publications by Abigail Smith Wehner

Publications by authors named "Abigail Smith Wehner"

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Providing Equitable Care for Patients With Non-English Language Preference in Telemedicine: Training on Working With Interpreters in Telehealth.

Tiffany M Shin Kristen A Dodenhoff Mariana Pardy Abigail Smith Wehner Samuel Rafla

MedEdPORTAL

December 2023

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic has led to a large increase in telemedicine encounters. Despite this rise in virtual visits, patients who speak non-English languages have experienced challenges accessing telemedicine. To improve health equity, medical education on telehealth delivery should include instruction on working with interpreters in telehealth.

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- Abigail Smith Wehner's recent research emphasizes the importance of equitable care for patients with non-English language preferences in telemedicine, particularly in the wake of increased virtual healthcare delivery due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The study highlights the significant barriers faced by non-English speaking patients in accessing telehealth services, which can result in disparities in health outcomes.
- Wehner advocates for enhanced medical education that incorporates training on effectively working with interpreters in telehealth settings to promote health equity and improve communication between healthcare providers and diverse patient populations.

Publications by authors named "Abigail Smith Wehner"

Providing Equitable Care for Patients With Non-English Language Preference in Telemedicine: Training on Working With Interpreters in Telehealth.

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Abigail Smith Wehner"