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Family Members as Interpreters: A Skewed Voice
When you speak, whose voice does the listener hear? Consider the impact this has on how effective your message is.
I Don't Need an Interpreter (Bonus Story)
When the patient or family members are bilingual, it might not be immediately apparent to the medical team if an interpreter is needed or not. As a medical interpreter, you might find yourself in this situation, too, if you are ever in need of medical care. As it turns out, sometimes an interpreter is truly not required.
I Don't Need an Interpreter (Part 3)
Sometimes the interpreter's champion is an unlikely or unexpected person. It's always nice when a member of the medical team understands how important your role is!
I Don't Need an Interpreter (Part 1)
Understanding that a medical interpreter is a needed asset in the medical encounter with a language barrier is something that is still up for debate. While we in the profession understand that importance, it's not always clear to the medical staff.
That's Not My Job... Or is it? Defining a Role That Matters in Healthcare
Defining the medical interpreter job can be tricky. If interpreters and their champions can't define the role, how will healthcare ever value it?
Defining the Language Services Buyer
Compliance, Risk Management, Pastoral Services, Facilities Management: Who buys Language Services?
Language services is number 367 on the to-do list for most buyers. Take the guess work out of buying and see how to make interpreting services work for your organization.
The Top 5 Reasons Interpreters Should Attend NCIHC’s Annual Membership Meeting
Prior to going to Portland, Maine, the only thing I knew about the city was that it had good seafood. It turns out that Portland is much more diverse than I ever expected.
Interpreter Service Providers: The stewards of lives and livelihoods
Interpreter Service Providers (ISPs) are entrusted with people's lives and livelihoods. That's a pretty big deal.
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.
Healthcare Interpreters: Prepare for the Changes in Our Profession!
Eliana Lobo shares highlights of her presentation for working medical interpreters, which she'll present at the 9th Annual TAHIT Educational Symposium.
Language Access Services: Who’s Responsible for Success?
When it comes to providing excellent language access services, no one is off the hook.
Medical Interpreters: Your Competence Is Always in Question
Medical interpreters should proactively convey their competence to inspire confidence in their professional abilities.