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Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take when encountering a patient who does not speak English or any language you understand?
Which of the following is the most appropriate action to take when encountering a patient who does not speak English or any language you understand?
- Ask the patient's family member to translate for you (correct)
- Advise the patient alone with the help of a language translation app
- Refuse to advise the patient due to language barriers
- Write down the medication instructions for the patient to read
What is the role of the ward pharmacist in this situation?
What is the role of the ward pharmacist in this situation?
- To advise the patient on the new medication
- To translate for the patient
- To ensure the patient receives the medication (correct)
- To monitor the patient's progress on the medication
Why is it important to ensure clear communication with non-English speaking patients?
Why is it important to ensure clear communication with non-English speaking patients?
- To avoid legal liability
- To prevent medication errors (correct)
- To save time during the consultation
- To meet performance targets
