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MED-EL’s Bilingual Support: Improving Care and Support for the Latino Population

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1.  By 2060, the Latino population is expected to rise to 28%. If the projection holds true, there could be over how many Spanish speakers with hearing loss in the U.S? 1 million 3 million 8 million 5 million

2.  Healthcare disparities in the U.S. include all the following except what? Language barriers Circumstantial challenges including transportation and technology access Shifting immigration policies and concerns with immigration status Equal financial coverage and access to diagnostic testing

3.  Healthcare disparities is defined by the World Health Organization as what? An awareness that differences and similarities exit and that they have an effect on values, learning and behavior The injustices the Latino population faces in the U.S Differences in health which are not only unnecessary and avoidable but, in addition, are considered unfair and unjust A predetermined course of treatment based on financial status and income

4.  What is a common core value in the Latino population that is characterized by loyalty, strong attachment, and the approval of others? Respeto Familismo Simpatia/Personalismo Honesty

5.  The goals of MED-EL’s Bilingual Program when supporting patients and clinicians include all of the following except what? Provide background information and ask questions to assure content retention Educate in a way that is relatable Act as translator Serve as professional partners