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Timed Scenario 3

Scenario: You are a healthcare professional working with a patient who speaks a different language than you. Communicating with them has been a challenge as they are unable to understand you and you are unable to understand them.

How have you addressed the communication barrier between you and your patient?

What strategies have you implemented to ensure that you can effectively communicate with your patient?

Describe a time when you successfully overcame a communication obstacle with your patient.