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    Language diversity in the public health sector in the Cape Unicity : policy and practice
    (Stellenbosch : Stellenbosch University, 2006-04) Williams, Michellene Shannon; Bekker, S. B.; Stellenbosch University. Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Dept. of Sociology and Social Anthropology.
    ENGLISH ABSTRACT: The purpose of this study is to study language diversity in the public health sector in the Cape Unicity area. The recent introduction of a multilingual policy is compared to practice in the health sector. This is done in order to draw similarities and differences regarding a gap between policy and practice. Five health facilities in the Cape Unicity were approached. Twenty-five respondents were sampled: doctors, nurses, administration or management officials, patients, and official interpreters where possible. To conclude, the findings suggest a significant gap is evident between policy and practice in each of the five health facilities. However, the gap appears to differ in scope for some health facilities due to certain factors. Subsequently, a number of recommendations are proposed.