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Published April 24, 2024
Dr. Mikelle Key-Solle, Pediatric Hospitalist, covers five themes physicians should consider when interacting with caregivers of color and non-English-language-preferring families. These principles aim to improve communication during patient- and family-centered rounds at Duke Children’s Hospital and Health Center.
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