Interpreter Service Providers (ISPs) are entrusted with people's lives and livelihoods. That's a pretty big deal.
Posts filed under Interpreter
Interpreters Are Already Part of the Medical Team
Viewing interpreters as members of the medical team isn't about reshaping their role; it's about acknowledging how things are done when they are done well.
Medical Interpreters and Expressing Grief
Should medical interpreters express their own emotions while interpreting? This post focuses on this question regarding emotions associated with grief.
3 Reasons Why Consecutive Works Best in Medical Interpreting
Medical interpreters primarily interpret in the consecutive mode because this is what works best to facilitate communication in medical situations.
Interpreting Messy Dialogues
Interpreters work hard to maintain the integrity of the interpreted communication, which can be especially difficult in dialogue encounters.
Memory and the Medical Interpreter
Here are a few points for medical interpreters to keep in mind when using their memory skills in healthcare encounters.
The Interpreter Simile Shortfall
Let’s help non-interpreters get to as clear of an understanding as possible of what it’s like and what it takes to be an interpreter without oversimplifying.
Medical Interpreters and Bias
Medical interpreters must keep their biases from impacting the medical encounter or communication among participants.
All Medical Interpreters Need One Skill
Critical thinking is an essential skill that impacts every aspect of the medical interpreter's work.
3 Tips on Dealing with Competitive Interpreting
When a bilingual individual tries to outdo the professional interpreter, it can quickly turn into an interpreting competition. Let's avoid that.
Patient Confidentiality: An interpreter’s biggest responsibility
Medical interpreters must be careful to avoid inadvertent comments that breach confidentiality and break trust.
Accelerate Medical Interpreter Professional Development with Shared Learning
When participating in professional development activities, let's find ways to share the learning with all interpreter colleagues.
Medical Team Values Interpreters
Sharing moments when the work of interpreters was valued and appreciated by members of the medical team.
5 Things Medical Interpreters Need to Know About Informed Consent
Cynthia Peinado Hermosillo highlights her topic on informed consent, which she’ll present at the 9th Annual TAHIT Educational Symposium.
Advancing Health Equity through Effective Communication
Jennifer Kenyon shares highlights of her presentation on CLAS, collaboration, and communication for the 9th Annual TAHIT Educational Symposium.