Interpreters by Phone

Year: 2005

Resolution Number: 81

Action Taken: Referred to the Board

Status:

Author(s): Elizabeth H. Henry, MD

Sponsor: Domenic R. Federico, MD

On behalf of: Kent County Delegation

Committee: A (Medical Care Delivery)

Resolved Section(s):
RESOLVED: That MSMS work with the Michigan legislature to set up a centralized medical interpreter service paid for and maintained by the state that would allow interpretation by phone.RATIONALE: The Committee acknowledged the importance of addressing this resolution and Resolution 49-05A, but more information is needed to identify an appropriate solution.

Fiscal Note: NULL

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