Mandated Interpreters Close a Physician’s Practice It is now considered the law of the land for physicians to provide free certified medical interpreters for any non-English speaking patient. Brian A. Shaw, MD, President of the Fresno-Madera Medical Society, reports that Dr. Kwock, the son of an American-born Chinese immigrant, and his sister have served for […]

It was a busy morning, approximately 8:30 am, when a gentleman in his eighties arrived to have stitches removed from his thumb. He stated that he was in a hurry as he had an appointment at 9:00 am. I took his vital signs and had him take a seat, knowing it would be over an […]