Video interpreting in emergency care study
This study tests whether a video interpreter can help emergency doctors communicate with patients who don't speak English or German well. If you're an adult with a language barrier and awake during an emergency, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are awake and able to respond
- You have a language barrier (speak one of the listed languages better than English or German)
- You are not unconscious or having a cardiac arrest
- You agree to try video interpreting
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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