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Title

Voices in the Shadows: The Hidden Complexities of Being a Medical Interpreter.

Authors

Crane, Liliana

Abstract

The article "Voices in the Shadows: The Hidden Complexities of Being a Medical Interpreter" discusses the challenges faced by Spanish interpreters in conveying messages accurately between healthcare providers and patients. The interpreter's role goes beyond word-for-word translation to culturally convey messages effectively, especially with patients of low literacy levels. The article highlights the importance of experience, cultural knowledge, and proficiency in medical terminology for interpreters to ensure accurate communication in healthcare settings, emphasizing the need for sensitivity and understanding in medical interpretation.

Subjects

PHYSICAL therapy assistants; MEDICAL interpreters; PARKINSON'S disease; MONITOR alarms (Medicine); MEDICAL terminology; DAUGHTERS

Publication

Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p167

ISSN

2157-1732

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1353/nib.2024.a947855