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Comment: Development of a Universal Symbol for Language Assistance Services in Health Settings
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In May 2024, Emna Bakillah, MD submitted a comment in response to a request for information (RFI) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The RFI sought input regarding the development of a universal symbol informing people about the availability of language assistance services in health settings.
As a healthcare provider, Dr. Bakillah describes her experience with LEP patients and factors that should be considered in the development of the symbol.
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