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What percentage of the US population is estimated to have limited English proficiency (LEP)?

What can language barriers lead to in a healthcare setting?

What did participants indicate about the importance of self-advocacy?

What does the document suggest is required for aspiring interpreters to achieve the status of a favorite interpreter?

What do interpreters often feel when they encounter rude healthcare providers?

What is the impact of systemic inequities within the healthcare system as described in the narratives of medical interpreters?

What did many participants wish they had during their school years?

What role do interpreters play in relation to patient needs in healthcare settings?

What is emphasized as crucial for healthcare systems to address in order to improve patient care for LEP populations?

What is a common experience reported by medical interpreters regarding their job?