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What are the three core principles of NCIHC? 1. Beneficence
2. Fidelity
3. Respect the importance of culture and cultural differences
Define beneficence: it is the central obligation of healthcare providers to care for the
health and well-being of the individual above all else. Do no harm.
Define fidelity: interpreters must remain faithful to their roles, meaning they must remain
faithful to the original message as they converts messages from the OG to the target language
Explain the importance of respecting culture and cultural differences "Language serves as
an expression of the ways that a culture organizes reality."
First, interpreters must know the words being used and their underlying cultural meaning.
Second, they must always be aware that cultural differences in perspectives and alternate views
of the world can lead to critical misunderstandings and miscommunication.
What are the 9 canons: 1. confidentiality