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G. Language translation offered

Table 9.10 provides information on language services other than English that are available to patients within physician offices. Language interpretation for Spanish speaking patients is offered by 68 percent of the primary care physicians and 70 percent of the specialists. Other language interpretation available by physicians or their staff was South East Asian (Hmong and Lao) of which 21 percent of the primary care physicians offered. Ten percent of primary care and 30 percent of specialists provided no language service other than English.

Table 9.10 Lompoc Valley Services offered in Languages other than English
  Primary Care Providers % of Total Respondants Specialty Providers % of Total Respondants
Spanish 13.0 68.4% 16.0 69.6%
South East Asian* 4.0 21.1% n/a 0.0%
Other n/a 0.0% n/a 0.0%
No language Service 2.0 10.5% 7.0 30.4%
Total 19.0   23.0  
Source: Lompoc Valley provider survey results.
* Languages spoken are Hmong and Lao

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