"You never know who are Sami or speak Sami": Clinicians' Experiences with Language-Appropriate Care to Sami-Speaking Patients in Mental Health Clinics in Northern Norway
Articles » Scholarly, peer reviewed
Author/Creator
Inger Dagsvold
Snefrid Møllersen
Vigdis Stordahl
International Journal of Circumpolar Health, vol. 75, 2016, p. article no. 32588
Description
Interviews therapists about how they provide service to out-patients in mental health clinics in Sami language administrative districts. Study shows clinicians are unaware of language needs and offer ad hoc service.