Influence of English proficiency on patient-provider communication and shared decision-making

Background The number of patients in the United States (US) who speak a language other than English is increasing. We evaluated the impact of English proficiency on self-reported patient-provider communication and shared decision-making. Methods The 2013–2014 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey database was utilized to identify respondents who spoke a language other than English. Patient–provider communication (PPC) and shared decision-making (SDM)...