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4 characteristics of an interpreter - answer Be fluent in both
languages; Be trained (preferably with a medical focus); unrelated
to the patient; never be a child
Important for using an ______________:
- INTRODUCE yourself to patient and interpreter
- Speak to and look at the PATIENT
- Speak at an EVEN PACE, use short sentences and pause
- Ask ONE question at a time
- Insist that every word be translated
- Translation is almost NEVER LITERAL
- Ask the interpreter to ALERT you to any CULTURAL ISSUES or if you
ask questions that may be perceived as inappropriate or
disrespectful
- Be aware that lack of English ≠ literacy or cognitive abilities -
answer interpreter
Advantages to using an untrained family member as an interpreter
(3) - answer know family context and dynamic, personal knowledge
of patient, no direct cost
, Disadvantages to using an ________________ as an interpreter (3)
- *not familiar with medical terminology*
- answer without consulting patient
- inaccurate or abbreviated translations
- familial roles interfere with how patient behaves/responds to
questions
- "filtering" due to personal agenda - answer untrained family
member
Advantages to using an untrained unrelated person as an
interpreter (3) - answer not susceptible to "power struggles"
between family members, *greater knowledge of medical
terminology,* no direct cost
Disadvantages to using an untrained unrelated person as an
interpreter (2) - answer *no knowledge of familial context,*
inaccurate or abbreviated translations
Advantages of using a ________________ interpreter:
*GOLD STAR - THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO HAVE*
- Accurate translation of information
- Efficient use of time
- Knows to pose questions directly to patient
- Not susceptible to "power struggles" or other conflicts that can
arise with use of family members - answer professional
Disadvantages to using a professional as an interpreter (2) (still
gold star to have professional interpreters) - answer no knowledge
of familial context, expensive
Health Literacy with
complete verified solutions
already graded A+(100%
ACCURACY)
4 characteristics of an interpreter - answer Be fluent in both
languages; Be trained (preferably with a medical focus); unrelated
to the patient; never be a child
Important for using an ______________:
- INTRODUCE yourself to patient and interpreter
- Speak to and look at the PATIENT
- Speak at an EVEN PACE, use short sentences and pause
- Ask ONE question at a time
- Insist that every word be translated
- Translation is almost NEVER LITERAL
- Ask the interpreter to ALERT you to any CULTURAL ISSUES or if you
ask questions that may be perceived as inappropriate or
disrespectful
- Be aware that lack of English ≠ literacy or cognitive abilities -
answer interpreter
Advantages to using an untrained family member as an interpreter
(3) - answer know family context and dynamic, personal knowledge
of patient, no direct cost
, Disadvantages to using an ________________ as an interpreter (3)
- *not familiar with medical terminology*
- answer without consulting patient
- inaccurate or abbreviated translations
- familial roles interfere with how patient behaves/responds to
questions
- "filtering" due to personal agenda - answer untrained family
member
Advantages to using an untrained unrelated person as an
interpreter (3) - answer not susceptible to "power struggles"
between family members, *greater knowledge of medical
terminology,* no direct cost
Disadvantages to using an untrained unrelated person as an
interpreter (2) - answer *no knowledge of familial context,*
inaccurate or abbreviated translations
Advantages of using a ________________ interpreter:
*GOLD STAR - THIS IS WHAT WE WANT TO HAVE*
- Accurate translation of information
- Efficient use of time
- Knows to pose questions directly to patient
- Not susceptible to "power struggles" or other conflicts that can
arise with use of family members - answer professional
Disadvantages to using a professional as an interpreter (2) (still
gold star to have professional interpreters) - answer no knowledge
of familial context, expensive
