Title: To Engage or Not to Engage: An Interpreter and a Mother's Need for Connection in the Cardiothoracic Unit.
Authors: Moreno, Rosa C.
Abstract: The article explores the role of interpreters in healthcare settings, focusing on a specific encounter between an interpreter and a mother in the cardiothoracic unit. The interpreter facilitated communication between the mother and healthcare providers, showing cultural sensitivity and emotional support throughout the difficult situation. The narrative highlights the importance of professional ethics for interpreters, as well as the need for healthcare providers to recognize and respect cultural differences in communication. The article emphasizes the emotional toll that interpreters may experience when witnessing patients and families dealing with challenging medical situations.
Subjects: PATIENTS' families; MEDICAL personnel; INTENSIVE care units; MOTHERS; SOCIAL workers; DAUGHTERS
Publication: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, pE7
ISSN: 2157-1732
Publication type: Academic Journal
DOI: 10.1353/nib.2024.a947867

To Engage or Not to Engage: An Interpreter and a Mother's Need for Connection in the Cardiothoracic Unit.

Moreno, Rosa C.