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- Title
The Voice of Patients: The Exclusive Work of a Human Who Can Advocate.
- Authors
DeSouza, Laisson
- Abstract
The article discusses the role of medical interpreters in healthcare, highlighting the importance of human communication and interpretation in patient care. It emphasizes the emotional challenges and rewarding moments that interpreters experience while advocating for patients and ensuring effective communication between patients and healthcare providers. The author shares personal experiences of heartwarming and heartbreaking encounters, underscoring the vital role of interpreters in promoting communicative autonomy and supporting patients in their healthcare journey.
- Subjects
MEDICAL interpreters; MEDICAL terminology; HEALTH self-care; MEDICAL personnel; PRENATAL care
- Publication
Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p170
- ISSN
2157-1732
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.1353/nib.2024.a947856