Federal and State Guidance on Providing Services to Patients With LEP

In addition to wanting to provide the best care possible to all individuals, and the professional responsibility to do so, PTs and PTAs may have legal obligations related to serving individuals with limited English proficiency.

Various protections help ensure that patients and clients have been informed in a manner they truly understand.

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