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The difference between "in hospital" and "in the hospital" mainly lies in regional variations in English usage: British English: "In hospital" is commonly used. For example, "She is in hospital" means she is admitted as a patient. This usage implies a state of being hospitalized without specifying a particular hospital. American English: "In the hospital" is the standard expression. For example, "She is in the hospital" means she is admitted as a patient. This usage includes the definite article "the," often implying a specific hospital or the concept of hospitalization. Examples: British English: "John is in hospital after the accident." American English: "John is in the hospital after the accident." In both cases, the meaning is that John is admitted as a patient, but the phrasing differs based on regional preferences.

June is Portuguese Heritage Month. Did you know our 10 Myths about Palliative Care resource is available in both Portuguese and Brazilian Portuguese? To download these resources and other translations, click the link!

NursEduPal@IMPACT is a new Erasmus project developing nurses and nursing educators as palliative care influencers that promote good practices in their surroundings. We invite you to take part in a study to describe nurses' perceptions of self-efficacy and leadership competence in palliative care. The short survey can be completed in 10 different languages. English, Deutsch, Español, Français, Magyar, Română, Suomi, Svenska, ελληvικȧ https://lnkd.in/eAjsHg3X and Flemish https://lnkd.in/eukJeMgi

Do you wish you could take a more active part in the LinkedIn medical community? Do you browse interesting posts but never comment? Do you want to make better connections with peers in your field, even outside your country? When English is not your first language: - making those connections, - - taking the first step to comment, - - - or sharing an interesting case can seem daunting. Especially when the doctors you follow seem to express themselves so articulately. But remember, they didn't start out that way. It took effort. And time. Don't let having English as a second language stop you from engaging in the community. There is room for everyone. And you might be surprised at the response you get.🤗 💉 Ready to take the first step? 💭 Tell me in the comments below about an interesting article you've read or written. ------ 🌸 Connect Rachel Williams I get international doctors having fluent, meaningful conversations in English

Tips for CCLSs working with Interpreters, from "Breaking Language Barriers: The Vital Role of Interpreters in Healthcare Settings" in the Spring 2024 Bulletin Issue: ▶️ Look at and speak directly to the patient or family, not the interpreter. ▶️ Speak slowly and take breaks between short statements ▶️ Give the interpreter space to share assessments of the patient or family’s understanding ▶️ Watch for non-verbal communication ▶️ Avoid using family and friends as interpreters ▶️ Plan for interactions to take longer + allow for time for the interpreter to effectively assist Read the full article here: https://ow.ly/pvm450SG8uK

To empower patients to take an active role in their healthcare, the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP), Health Innovation Network’s Transforming Wound Care programme and the Patient Experience Network (PEN) have created a new leaflet to teach patients how to take a photograph of their wound. Developed for patients by patients based on experience and medical information, the leaflet provides hints and tips on best practice with taking wound photographs, including the mechanics of getting the best possible photograph and what photographs should and should not include to assist healthcare providers in providing the best possible care. The leaflet is available as a downloadable PDF in English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepalese, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi (Shahmukhi and Gurmukhi), Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Urdu, with translation funded by Health Innovation East. This leaflet is available on the NWCSP website: https://lnkd.in/e6BQKQEY #WoundImages #WoundCare #HealthcareResources #WoundHealing #DigitalImages

To empower patients to take an active role in their healthcare, the National Wound Care Strategy Programme (NWCSP), Health Innovation Network’s Transforming Wound Care programme and the Patient Experience Network (PEN) have created a new leaflet to teach patients how to take a photograph of their wound. Developed for patients by patients based on experience and medical information, the leaflet provides hints and tips on best practice with taking wound photographs, including the mechanics of getting the best possible photograph and what photographs should and should not include to assist healthcare providers in providing the best possible care. The leaflet is available as a downloadable PDF in English, Arabic, Bengali, Gujarati, Nepalese, Polish, Portuguese, Punjabi (Shahmukhi and Gurmukhi), Romanian, Spanish, Ukrainian and Urdu, with translation funded by Health Innovation East. This leaflet is available on the NWCSP website: https://lnkd.in/e6BQKQEY #WoundImages #WoundCare #HealthcareResources #WoundHealing #DigitalImages

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Register now for 1 of 5 upcoming webinars on How to Participate in the DHS Questionnaire Revision Process (English, français, e português). Learn how you can contribute feedback to shape data used for public health and policy decisions. https://ow.ly/JbWl50U7xc8

I was curious and thrilled to see more health information for products printed in different languages. Our communities are diverse and having access to information is key in making informed decisions. However, make sure you have an understanding of language conventional forms prior to producing a document. Example is the booklet for Nexplanon. The booklet is written in Arabic, but printed in English reading format. In Arabic, books are opened with binding to the right. In English, the reverse. Arabic is also a Right to Left Language. #health #healthandwellness #womenshealth