English-language Interpretation Services to Improve Language Access to Health and Social Services for Members of English-speaking Communities in Quebec : Status Report

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Title
English-language Interpretation Services to Improve Language Access to Health and Social Services for Members of English-speaking Communities in Quebec : Status Report
Abstract
This study aims to document the current situation regarding the use of formal interpreters as a means of language access to health and social services for English-speaking persons and to propose possible improvements to the Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux.
Institution
Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)
Date
March, 2016
Pages
87
Language
en
Rights
You are not authorized to use or reproduce this work for any commercial purpose or to further distribute, perform, or alter works in any way without express permission of the owner of the copyright or proxy.
Citation
Kosseim, Myléne. English-Language Interpretation Services to Improve Language Access to Health and Social Services for Members of English-Speaking Communities in Quebec : Status Report. Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN), March 2016.
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Type

Related contributing CKOL partner

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Community Health and Social Services Network (CHSSN)

Founded:
2000

Constituents:
English-language health and social service sector organizations, foundations, etc. in the province of Québec

Website:
https://chssn.org

Activities:
Developing projects and partnerships that link community and public partners; strengthening networks at the local, regional and provincial levels on health determinants; working to influence public policy and develop services; publishing newsletters on health and outcomes research; supporting member organizations for primary health care, community development, and population health

Former Name:
none