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"description": "Contains codes required to identify if the patient speaks/understands an offical language (english/french), or if she/he does not and an interpreter is required.",
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"name": "CommunicationBarrierSystem",
"copyright": "Copyright © 2025+ Canada Health Infoway. All rights reserved. [Terms of Use and License Agreements](https://ic.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/about/tou). [Privacy Policy](https://www.infoway-inforoute.ca/en/legal/privacy-policy).",
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"code": "NO",
"display": "Interpreter Not Needed",
"definition": "Patient understands the official language. Interpreter not required."
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"code": "INT",
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"definition": "Patient cannot understand the official language and an interpreter is required to provide the service."
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