Title

1-800-Quit-Now.

Authors

Meyer, Catalina

Abstract

The article "1-800-Quit-Now" from Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics highlights the crucial role of healthcare interpreters in bridging cultural barriers and ensuring effective communication between providers and patients. Through a real-life interaction, the challenges faced by an interpreter in conveying a patient's message accurately are depicted, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness and advocacy in medical settings. The narrative underscores the significance of linguistic and cultural understanding in facilitating meaningful communication and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

Subjects

MEDICAL interpreters; SMOKING cessation; ENGLISH letters; VOCAL cords; INTERPERSONAL relations

Publication

Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 3, pE12

ISSN

2157-1732

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.1353/nib.2024.a947870