Return-Path: <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Received: from literacy (localhost [127.0.0.1]) by literacy.nifl.gov (8.10.2/8.10.2) with SMTP id h15GwoP09143; Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:58:50 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2003 11:58:50 -0500 (EST) Message-Id: <DC53EBB5EE658947A8C3EA633813ECF4F9669E@sr12oriole.caregroup.harvard.edu> Errors-To: listowner@literacy.nifl.gov Reply-To: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Originator: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Sender: nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov Precedence: bulk From: lfernan1@bidmc.harvard.edu To: Multiple recipients of list <nifl-health@literacy.nifl.gov> Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3891] FW: English and Spanish in one document? X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas Content-Type: text/plain; X-Mailer: Internet Mail Service (5.5.2653.19) Status: O Content-Length: 2194 Lines: 68 From: Fernandez,Leonor (PhysicianClin Inf) Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:26 AM To: 'nifl-health@nifl.gov' Subject: RE: [NIFL-HEALTH:3890] English and Spanish in one document? Anecdotally, I prefer option 2. If they are separate documents, it is perhaps less likely that an English-speaking clinician will have them available on a routine basis. Having line by line translation is too confusing/hard to read. Of course, there remains the issue that other languages that may be important, depending on one's patient population. I would have replied to you personally, but I don't see your email. Leonor Fernandez, MD BIDMC Boston, MA lfernan1@bidmc.harvard.edu -----Original Message----- From: Felicia Morton [mailto:FMORTON@gmh.edu] Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 11:17 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: [NIFL-HEALTH:3890] English and Spanish in one document? Hello all, Does anyone know of data (published or anecdotal) that discusses readers' preferences for bilingual print materials? Specifically, is it best to have... 1- completely separate documents, one in English one in Spanish, 2- both languages in one document: English on one side, Spanish on the other, OR 3- both languages in one document, integrated: Spanish translation immediately following each sentence or paragraph, e.g.: A Guide for Patients and Families Guia para los pacientes y su familia You must wear gloves and a ... Usted debe usar guantes y ... What are your experiences/opinions? Would the recommendations differ based on whether the print material is an educational brochure versus, let's say, a legal document or medical record form (like a consent form)? Additional info that may affect your opinions: 1 - the target audience is predominately English-speaking 2 - the majority of providers distributing the materials speak only English 3 - a cost-saving choice would be great, but ultimately we want what's best for the reader Thanks for your expertise! Felicia J. Morton, MSPH, CHES Patient Education Specialist Patient Care, Quality Management & Education Grady Health System 80 Jesse Hill Jr. Drive, SE Box 26062 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 616-5153 (404) 616-0685 - fax
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