N.W.T. doctors say language is barrier to good health (fwd link)

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N.W.T. doctors say language is barrier to good health
Dr. Nicole Redvers says elders most vulnerable

CBC News <http://www.cbc.ca/news/cbc-news-online-news-staff-list-1.1294364>
Posted:
Sep 27, 2014 7:07 AM CT
Doctors in the Northwest Territories say one of the biggest barriers to
good health for Northerners is language.

The Northwest Territories has 11 official languages, including nine
aboriginal languages.

Doctors usually speak one or two of those languages, but some say there's
still work to be done in making sure patients get the message.

Dr. Sam Wong uses an anatomy app to help his patients understand, showing
them the body part on his cell phone, which will indicate where the problem
is.
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