This assignment examines the challenges faced by patients who do not speak English in accessing healthcare. It highlights communication gaps between providers and patients, leading to misunderstandings in diagnosis, treatment options, and care instructions. The text also discusses the impact of these barriers on patient health outcomes, including increased risk of adverse events, longer hospital stays, and higher readmission rates. The assignment emphasizes the importance of professional interpreters, cultural competency training for healthcare staff, and collaborative approaches to mitigate these linguistic and cultural barriers and improve access to quality care for non-English speaking populations.