Members Save Up To $430 on APTA CSM in Anaheim
By using this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies. To find out more visit our privacy policy.
APTA members share best practices for clinicians when working with patients with limited English proficiency.
Clear communication is the foundation of effective physical therapy, directly influencing patient safety and outcomes. So what happens when the patient and provider are not proficient in the same language? According to estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau, there are approximately 25 million people with limited English proficiency in this country, and accessing equitable health care remains a formidable challenge for them.
Date: March 1, 2025
Contact: aptamag@apta.org
Content Type: Feature
Cristina C.O. Essola
News
FTC Drops Legal Appeals, Abandons Noncompete RuleOct 8, 2025
In August 2024, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas permanently barred the Federal Trade Commission's ban on employee noncompetes.
News
Now Available: APTA Practice Advisory on Primary Care Physical TherapyOct 8, 2025
Primary care physical therapy highlights the role of physical therapists as integral members of a patient's primary care team. It's important for PTs and
News
APTA Flash Action Strategy 2025: 8,500 Falls Prevention Letters Sent to CongressOct 6, 2025
Thousands of PT and PTA students participated in APTA’s Flash Action Strategy, Sept. 17-18, by creating social media posts and videos promoting falls
