Limited English Proficiency can Negatively Impact Disease/Treatment in Children With Cancer Compared to Those Who are English Proficient-an Institutional Study
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Keyonna M. Williams, Danielle Dougherty, Connor Plagens, Nikhil R. Shah, Darrell Tubbs, Peter F. Ehrlich
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In 2013, 25.5 million people in the United States self-identified as having limited English proficiency (LEP). LEP in adults has been associated with longer hospital stays, increased adverse events, increased emergency room visits, and decreased understanding of medications prescribed. This study aims to define the relationship between LEP and outcomes in a pediatric oncologic population.
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