Title: And When May I Cry? Juggling Emotions in Healthcare Interpreting.
Authors: Rutherford-Rojas, Mateo
Abstract: The article "And When May I Cry? Juggling Emotions in Healthcare Interpreting" from the journal Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics recounts the emotional journey of interpreting for a family faced with the difficult decision of letting go of their terminally ill child. The story highlights the profound impact of medical decisions on families, the role of faith in coping with loss, and the emotional toll on healthcare interpreters. Through the lens of the interpreter, the article sheds light on the complexities of communication in healthcare settings and the shared humanity in moments of grief and loss.
Subjects: PATIENTS' families; MEDICAL interpreters; HEALTH care teams; CHILDREN'S hospitals; PHILOSOPHY of religion
Publication: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, pE6
ISSN: 2157-1732
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nib.2024.a947866

And When May I Cry? Juggling Emotions in Healthcare Interpreting.

Rutherford-Rojas, Mateo