Kliniske konsekvenser og håndtering af sprogbarrierer i pædiatrien

Language barriers between healthcare professionals and families are increasingly common in Denmark and pose a serious threat to the quality and safety of healthcare for children. This review examines how these barriers lead to poorer outcomes for children, including diagnostic uncertainty and increased risks of adverse events. Although the use of professional interpreters - an entitlement in Denmark - can mitigate these risks, interpreters remain consistently underused. Furthermore, the absence of certification or educational requirements for medical interpreters in Denmark may further hinder the effectiveness and reliability of interpretation services in paediatric healthcare.