Medical Interpreting Written EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ALREADY GRADED A+

role of conduit This is the most basic interpreter role (default role). The interpreter conveys in one language literally what has been said by the other, without additions, omissions, editing or polishing. When to adopt this role: Interpreter perceives a clear potential for misunderstanding. role of clarifier The interpreter explains or makes word pictures of terms that have no linguistic equivalent (or whose linguistic equivalent will not be understood by the LEP individual) and checks for understanding. When to adopt this role: Interpreter believes it is necessary to help all participants understand. role of cultural broker The interpreter provides a necessary cultural framework for understanding the message being interpreted. When to adopt this role: Cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient/consumer. The role of the patient advocate Advocacy is a role that an interpreter takes that moves from interpreting the communication between speakers to acting on behalf of one of the speakers based on the interpreter's understanding of what the speaker's intended outcome is (NCIHC). confidentiality do not disclose assignment-related information unless with the expressed permission of all parties or if required by law ok to break IF - the patient has communicated the desire to hurt self or others - there are statements of child, domestic, or elderly abuse accuracy and completeness - select the language and mode of interpretation that best conveys the content and spirit of client messages - use skillful, unobtrusive interventions to avoid interfering with the flow of communication impartiality idea that the same ethical standards apply to everyone conflict of interest