Interpreter Use and Challenges in Primary Care

Debbie Chen; Maya Watanabe; Audrey Fan; Tsu‐Yin Wu; Megan R. Haymart; Sarah T. Hawley; Lauren P. Wallner

doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2026.29269

August 14, 2026JAMA Network OpenOpen Access

Interpreter Use and Challenges in Primary Care

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Key Points

To investigate the patterns of interpreter utilization and identify clinical challenges experienced by primary care physicians treating patients with limited English proficiency.
Surveyed physicians regarding their use of interpreter services in primary care practice.
Evaluated provider-reported obstacles, communication difficulties, and operational hurdles during interpreted consultations.
Physicians reported distinct logistical and communicative challenges when delivering care to patients with limited English proficiency.
Identified critical gaps and practical constraints affecting the routine integration and availability of professional interpreter services in primary care.

Implication

Survey study reveals interpreter use patterns and clinical challenges among physicians treating patients with limited English proficiency, highlighting barriers to equitable care.

Abstract

This survey study investigates use of interpreters and challenges experienced by physicians treating patients with limited English proficiency.

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Chen et al. (2026) studied this question.

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