Language and communication barrier influence the quality of care that an individual can receive. For instance, in USA, non English speakers are less likely to go for preventive check ups in the hospitals than English speaking people. In the case, where an interpreter will be needed to communicate with the health practitioners, this service is not usually available. Communication barrier can lead to poor comprehension, patients' dissatisfaction, poor adherence and ultimately poor quality of care.
<span>The American Red Cross (ARC), also known
as The American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization that
provides emergency assistance, disaster relief and education inside the United
States. It is the designated US affiliate of the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.Today, in
addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers services in
five other areas: community services that help the needy; communications
services and comfort for military members and their family members; the
collection, processing and distribution of blood and blood products;
educational programs on preparedness, health, and safety; and international
relief and development programs. Issued a corporate charter by the United
States Congress under Title 36 of the United States Code, Section 3001, the
American National Red Cross is governed by volunteers and supported by
community donations, income from health and safety training and products, and
income from blood products. The American Red Cross is headquartered in
Washington, D.C. The Chairman of the Board of Governors, serving her second
three-year term, is Bonnie McElveen<span>-Hunter.
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The answer would be : <span>centers for disease control and prevention - CDC.
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