Medical interpreters primarily interpret in the consecutive mode because this is what works best to facilitate communication in medical situations.
Interpreting Messy Dialogues
Interpreters work hard to maintain the integrity of the interpreted communication, which can be especially difficult in dialogue encounters.
Memory and the Medical Interpreter
Here are a few points for medical interpreters to keep in mind when using their memory skills in healthcare encounters.
The Interpreter Simile Shortfall
Let’s help non-interpreters get to as clear of an understanding as possible of what it’s like and what it takes to be an interpreter without oversimplifying.
Medical Interpreters and Bias
Medical interpreters must keep their biases from impacting the medical encounter or communication among participants.
Interpreter Managers: Your Team Needs Some Fun!
This post highlights the sixth of six steps for interpreter managers to create a great place for medical interpreters to work: Fun!