Title: The Ramp and the Stop Sign.
Authors: Pollack-Johnson, Linda
Abstract: The article "The Ramp and the Stop Sign" from the journal Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics recounts the author's experiences as a medical interpreter working with Italian-speaking patients at a top U.S. hospital. The author describes accompanying a patient, Matteo, who participated in a clinical trial for a gene therapy drug to treat a degenerative retinal disease. The article highlights the importance of experiencing the world with all senses and showcases the remarkable achievements of individuals with visual impairments who participated in the trial, including unique abilities like perceiving obstacles through sound. The author expresses gratitude for the lessons learned and the opportunity to witness the resilience and courage of these individuals.
Subjects: MEDICAL interpreters; EQUESTRIANISM; VISION; MOTION detectors; DOWNHILL skiing; MEDICAL offices
Publication: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, pE1
ISSN: 2157-1732
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nib.2024.a947864

The Ramp and the Stop Sign.

Pollack-Johnson, Linda