“…The findings highlight many issues that arise due to language barriers and examples include difficulties in arranging appointments, missed appointments, explanation of the treatment regimen and invasive procedures to patients. These findings are consistent with previous research that explored the influence of language barriers on care provision to patients (Bischoff & Denhaerynck, ; McCarthy, Cassidy, Graham, & Tuohy, ; Savio & George, ; Tay et al., ). In the absence of HCPs, who can communicate with patients in the same language, use of interpreters can be very effective (Flores, ; Flores et al., ; Leanza et al., ), though not ideal.…”