Shortage of Hispanic MDs in Calif. Exacerbates Health Issues
Rob Kuznia--HispanicBusiness.com, July 9, 2009
Juan is a 2-year-old boy from San Ysidro, Calif., who was born with a dislocated hip, undescended testicles, and a muscle ligament disorder.
To avoid suffering potentially lifelong consequences, early intervention was crucial.
But the specialist physicians who met with his family did not speak Spanish, and as a result, Juan missed key appointments.
At one point, the miscommunication triggered the involvement of child protective services, giving the parents a scare. Worse, the confusion meant that precious time for his recovery had elapsed. CLICK HERE FOR MORE.
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