NCIHC Code of Ethics 2025
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What is advocacy? - Answer-An action taken on behalf of an individual to support good
health outcomes. To "pleas a cause" or "right a wrong"
When may an interpreter be justified in acting as an advocate? (Ethical principle) -
Answer-When the patient's health, well-being, or dignity is at risk.
What must an interpreter do before undertaking advocacy? - Answer-Careful and
thoughtful analysis of the situation.
Under the advocacy ethical principle what does "bear witness" mean? - Answer-To
bring forth evidence of the wrong doing to the appropriate parties.
What is the intent of professional development (ethical principle) - Answer-To ensure
interpreters continue to develop their understanding of content and context and sharpen
their skills.
What are some examples of professional development? (ethical principle) - Answer-
Belonging to a professional organization, reading current literature, and participating in
workshops/seminars.
What is the intent of the principle of ethical manner? - Answer-Interpreters perform their
duties competently, monitoring their own performance and behavior, and conducting
themselves with dignity and respect.
What should an interpreter do when they make an error? (ethical manner principle) -
Answer-Admit and correct the error.
What personal characteristics should an interpreter not discriminate against? (ethical
manner principle) - Answer-Race, class, sexual orientation, or ability.
, When should an interpreter withdraw? (ethical manner principle) - Answer-When
necessary.
Ethic - Answer-Greek word. Meaning "moral custom"
What is an Ethic? - Answer-A principle of right or good conduct.
What is ethical behavior? - Answer-Behavior that corresponds to accepted principles of
right and wrong.
What is the ethical environment? - Answer-The surrounding climate of ideas about how
to live.
What does a code of ethics provide? - Answer-A set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession.
What is the purpose of a code of ethics? - Answer-To provide guidance in making
judgments and evaluating choices in a particular situation.
Arbitrariness - Answer-The quality of being based on chance rather than being
planned/based on reason.
Ethics creates consistency and lessens... - Answer-Arbitrariness in our choices when
confronted with difficult dilemmas.
Abstract conceptions - Answer-Entities that have no physical or spatial constraints
because they have no direct representation in the physical world.
Principles contained in a code of ethics are... - Answer-Abstract Conceptions.
What is the role of the STC Committee? - Answer-To distill principles central to the role
of healthcare interpreters.
What is the duty of a healthcare interpreter? - Answer-To make communication possible
between two parties who do not speak the same language.
Why is the interpreter in a position of power? - Answer-Because they are the only ones
fully aware of what is going on during a patient/provider encounter.
What do patients and providers need to trust? - Answer-That the interpreter will not
abuse their power and will maintain confidentiality.
What is the provider-patient relationship based on? - Answer-Confidentiality
What is the function of the code of ethics? - Answer-To guide interpreters on how to
wield power.
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What is advocacy? - Answer-An action taken on behalf of an individual to support good
health outcomes. To "pleas a cause" or "right a wrong"
When may an interpreter be justified in acting as an advocate? (Ethical principle) -
Answer-When the patient's health, well-being, or dignity is at risk.
What must an interpreter do before undertaking advocacy? - Answer-Careful and
thoughtful analysis of the situation.
Under the advocacy ethical principle what does "bear witness" mean? - Answer-To
bring forth evidence of the wrong doing to the appropriate parties.
What is the intent of professional development (ethical principle) - Answer-To ensure
interpreters continue to develop their understanding of content and context and sharpen
their skills.
What are some examples of professional development? (ethical principle) - Answer-
Belonging to a professional organization, reading current literature, and participating in
workshops/seminars.
What is the intent of the principle of ethical manner? - Answer-Interpreters perform their
duties competently, monitoring their own performance and behavior, and conducting
themselves with dignity and respect.
What should an interpreter do when they make an error? (ethical manner principle) -
Answer-Admit and correct the error.
What personal characteristics should an interpreter not discriminate against? (ethical
manner principle) - Answer-Race, class, sexual orientation, or ability.
, When should an interpreter withdraw? (ethical manner principle) - Answer-When
necessary.
Ethic - Answer-Greek word. Meaning "moral custom"
What is an Ethic? - Answer-A principle of right or good conduct.
What is ethical behavior? - Answer-Behavior that corresponds to accepted principles of
right and wrong.
What is the ethical environment? - Answer-The surrounding climate of ideas about how
to live.
What does a code of ethics provide? - Answer-A set of principles or values that govern
the conduct of members of a profession.
What is the purpose of a code of ethics? - Answer-To provide guidance in making
judgments and evaluating choices in a particular situation.
Arbitrariness - Answer-The quality of being based on chance rather than being
planned/based on reason.
Ethics creates consistency and lessens... - Answer-Arbitrariness in our choices when
confronted with difficult dilemmas.
Abstract conceptions - Answer-Entities that have no physical or spatial constraints
because they have no direct representation in the physical world.
Principles contained in a code of ethics are... - Answer-Abstract Conceptions.
What is the role of the STC Committee? - Answer-To distill principles central to the role
of healthcare interpreters.
What is the duty of a healthcare interpreter? - Answer-To make communication possible
between two parties who do not speak the same language.
Why is the interpreter in a position of power? - Answer-Because they are the only ones
fully aware of what is going on during a patient/provider encounter.
What do patients and providers need to trust? - Answer-That the interpreter will not
abuse their power and will maintain confidentiality.
What is the provider-patient relationship based on? - Answer-Confidentiality
What is the function of the code of ethics? - Answer-To guide interpreters on how to
wield power.
