Here are a few things medical interpreters can do to establish themselves as integral members of the medical team.
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.
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.
The #1 Resource for Medical Interpreters (As Per Speed-Networking Activity Responses)
During a speed-networking event, interpreters said this resource is the most helpful to their work. Can you guess what it is?
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.
Interpreter Managers: Your Team Needs Some Fun!
This post highlights the sixth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Fun!
All Medical Interpreters Need One Skill
Critical thinking is an essential skill that impacts every aspect of the medical interpreter's work.
Accountability Is Key for Interpreter Managers
This post highlights the fifth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Accountability.
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.
Compassion Is Key for Interpreter Managers
This post highlights the fourth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Compassion.