The Tragic Consequences of Language and Medical Barriers: Marco Gabriel's Story

September 2023 marks a year since the death of eight-year-old boy Marco Gabriel La Torre Riquero. Y los eventos that led to Marco Gabriel’s death have displayed the dire consequences of language barriers faced by Latino patients en los Estados Unidos. Marco's case sheds light en la conversación acerca de inadequate communication and care, prompting important questions about the responsibilities of healthcare providers and systems.