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Language Goes To SchoolDr. Shana Drake-Lavelle: No Interpretation NeededThe relationship between doctor and patient is often delicate. When the doctor and patient speak two different languages, the relationship can be even more delicate and ripe for misunderstanding. Unless, of course, the doctor is bilingual and can communicate fluently with the patient, using non medical terminology the patient can understand. Dr. Shana Drake-Lavelle became bilingual in the 1990s by virtue of a nascent, elementary, dual-language program in New Mexico. She says the dual-language program contributed to the decision to choose a career in medicine, where many of her patients speak Spanish. Her dual-language experience was also instrumental in...2025-06-1541 min