View Poll Results: Should practicing US physicians be required to speak fluent English?

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  • Yes

    45 81.82%

  • No

    6 10.91%

  • Well, my legs are too long and I straddle the fence.

    0 0%

  • Expecting people to speak English in an English speaking country is wrong.

    3 5.45%

  • My English isn't fluent enough to understand and vote in this poll.

    1 1.82%
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  1. 02-10-2010, 03:21 AM #17
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    You asked many different questions in this thread, I shall now answer them for you:
    Quote Originally Posted by treydampier View Post
    Should practicing US physicians be required to speak fluent English?
    no
    Quote Originally Posted by treydampier View Post
    Am I wrong in assuming that you should be able to speak the language in order to practice medicine?
    Anytime you start with "Am I wrong in assuming" then the answer is yes.
    Quote Originally Posted by treydampier View Post
    Should you expect your doctor to understand complex language skills since medicine uses complex language?
    No I shouldn't. But maybe you should if it is a concern depending on the situation.
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    Healthcare reform without tort reform?
    Sometimes
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    Illegal citizens being able to file medical malpractice and given legal standing?
    Sometimes
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    People getting residency training without even being able to speak proper English?
    Sometimes

    If I want a doctor who speaks fluent English, then I will get one who does. If I want a doctor who cannot speak at all, then I will get one who cannot. My body, my language, my choice
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