Title: Voices from The Clinic: Interpreters, Patients, and Power.
Authors: Testai, Marcela
Abstract: This commentary examines the experiences of medical interpreters through a collection of narratives exploring the complex interplay of language, culture, and power dynamics within the healthcare setting reported by medical interpreters. By analyzing themes of power differentials, language barriers, and vulnerability, this commentary highlights the critical role of interpreters in bridging communication gaps and advocating for patient needs. In addition, this commentary explores the personal and professional challenges faced by interpreters, emphasizing the impact of working conditions on interpretation quality. This commentary contributes to a deeper understanding of the experiences of medical interpreters and underscores the importance of supporting their work to improve patient care and health outcomes.
Subjects: MEDICAL interpreters; COMMUNICATION ethics; CULTURAL competence; POWER (Social sciences); COMMUNICATION barriers
Publication: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, p195
ISSN: 2157-1732
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nib.2024.a947861

Voices from The Clinic: Interpreters, Patients, and Power.

Testai, Marcela