Question 1

neither me nor my husband can speak each other's mothertongue, we always communicate in english.how do we teach our kids languages and not confuse them?

Accepted Answer

Not a big issue: Children are capable of  mastering  two different languages.  More important issue is whether parents are able to communicate well in english.  If not, communication gap or barrier can become more problematic when the child reaches adolescent age.

Question 2

what do i do if in an er where they don't speak my language?

Accepted Answer

Ask for interpretor: Every hospital and department has to provide a certified interpretor. This may be in person, or via a telephonic device.

Question 3

i have speech problem where i speak very fast. how to cure this?

Accepted Answer

Depends : There may not be anything that needs to be 'cured'  if you have no other issues other than stumbling over your words when talking fast the goal should be to practice slowing down your speech, it would certainly be reasonable to have a consult with a speech therapist just to confirm no other issues. Ask your provider for a referral.

Question 4

does someone with a speech problem hear themselves speaking wrong?

Accepted Answer

Speech: Not always. It is useful to retrain yourself at times with a recording that you make of yourself and try to improve.

Question 5

can someone with a speech problem hear themselves speaking strangely?

Accepted Answer

Depends on type: Some people may not be aware that they have a speech problem, e.g. Lisp. Stutterers/stammerers are aware of it. Some stroke victims are very aware of garbled speech. Others are fluent, make no sense, and are completely unaware. Sometimes the speech problem is associated with hearing issues.

Question 6

my son who is 19 has just mentioned he's worried about his speech. it does sound a bit slurred, he said sometimes he just can't speak.

Accepted Answer

Slurred speech: It would be advisable to have him vhecked out by your doctor or a neurologist. There re many causes for slurred speech.

Question 7

how many patients dont speak the same language as you?
what is the percentage of the race you see?
how do you think your bedside manner is?

Accepted Answer

Cultural competence: We all have patients who not only do not speak english but have customs and believes re health care that are different from the average american. It is hard at times to deal this.A good doctor will ask the patient via an interpreter,  if needed, what they expect and how they feel about what is going on with them. To give the best care the doctor needs to understand the patients beliefs

Question 8

hi , i have a question. i'm 16 and i feel like i have a speech problem. i'm always messing up my words, or skipping letters in words when i speak?

Accepted Answer

See primary care: Your primary care physician can refer you to a speech therapist for evaluation if needed after the PCP does a thorough history and physical exam

Question 9

my son is 18months, meets all milestones but says very few words. responds to instructions everything bt little words. we speak diff languages at home?

Accepted Answer

Delayed talking: Exclude hearing impairment. Important to know if he is friendly, has good eye contact and plays appropriately without any strange repetative behaviour?

Question 10

are americans more or less likely to be accepted abroad if they try to learn/speak the language? i am going for surgery.

Accepted Answer

Likely: I hope that this is not repetitive, as I have tired to answer this question before. An american that arrives in any foreign location with some knowledge of the local culture and language shows respect and evidence of an effort made. You will not become an expert in a short time. You will likely find that the healthcare providers in the foreign setting will already have excellent english skills.

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Neither me nor my husband can speak each other's mothertongue, we always communicate in english.how do we teach our kids languages and not confuse them?

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What do i do if in an er where they don't speak my language?

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I have speech problem where i speak very fast. how to cure this?

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Does someone with a speech problem hear themselves speaking wrong?

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Can someone with a speech problem hear themselves speaking strangely?

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My son who is 19 has just mentioned he's worried about his speech. it does sound a bit slurred, he said sometimes he just can't speak.

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How many patients dont speak the same language as you? what is the percentage of the race you see? how do you think your bedside manner is?

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Hi , i have a question. i'm 16 and i feel like i have a speech problem. i'm always messing up my words, or skipping letters in words when i speak?

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My son is 18months, meets all milestones but says very few words. responds to instructions everything bt little words. we speak diff languages at home?

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Are americans more or less likely to be accepted abroad if they try to learn/speak the language? i am going for surgery.

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