Speaking Chiac in the doctor's office

Clear communication in health care is key. Yet doctors and nurses in southern New Brunswick often struggle to understand their patients who speak Acadian French and Chiac.

To help these medical professionals communicate better with their patients, two linguists from Moncton created a glossary of Acadian French and Chiac health terms. Click on N.B. can bridge the language gap for more information about Les mots pour parler des maux.