Title: One Interpreter's Journey of Interpreting for Pregnancy Loss.
Authors: Will, Marisa Rueda
Abstract: The article recounts the personal journey of a medical interpreter who navigates the complexities of interpreting for pregnancy loss and abortion cases. The interpreter emphasizes the importance of communicative autonomy and impartiality in such emotionally charged situations. The narrative highlights the interpreter's own experience of pregnancy loss and how it has shaped her professional growth and advocacy for supporting Limited English Proficient patients in healthcare settings. The article underscores the need for sensitivity, understanding, and awareness of diverse perspectives when interpreting for sensitive medical situations.
Subjects: POOR people; MEDICAL interpreters; PREGNANCY complications; MEDICAL personnel; MISCARRIAGE
Publication: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p156
ISSN: 2157-1732
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nib.2024.a947851

One Interpreter's Journey of Interpreting for Pregnancy Loss.

Will, Marisa Rueda