Abstract
Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) is an ever evolving profession in the healthcare and educational landscape. Typically, individuals who have not required SLP services may be unaware of the practice’s specific scope. In a medical setting, among other urgent communication needs, an SLP often provides critical care for patients who are at risk for dysphagia. Dysphagia is a medical condition that interrupts normal swallow function when eating, drinking, and/or taking medication, and can result in negative consequences such as weight loss, malnutrition, eating disorders, and respiratory decompensation. Food is deeply personal and embedded across worldwide culture. For many people, eating and drinking have a high-level impact on their quality of life and often a deeper cultural and/or religious connection, given the social nature of sharing meals.
Recommended Citation
Brettman, Irene and Littman, Victoria
(2026).
Culturally Responsive Care for Jewish Patients and Colleagues in Speech-Language Pathology.
Bridgewater Review, 44(1), 39-41.
Available at: https://vc.bridgew.edu/br_rev/vol44/iss1/13