Match the following Medical Interpreter Role Perspective

Last updated: 2/17/2023

Match the following Medical Interpreter Role Perspective with its description Medical Interpreters can ask providers to change their communication to the patient if the interpreter feels the language used might harm or offend the patient due to the patient s background The medical interpreter might teach the provider why the language or questions being asked may harm or offend the patient because of various elements of the patient s social identity Medical Interpreters asks the patient questions on their own and they may also shift the translation from exactly what the provider said to what the medical interpreter feels is best for the patient to understand what the provider is trying to convey This medical interpreter may offer information to the patient that the provider may not have said They also might even take part in a physical examination of the patient even when the provider is present This medical interpreter feels responsible for the patient s overall experience at the medical facility so the interpreter considers the quality of that experience and how they might be able to connect with the patient before and or after speaking with the provider to talk with the patient on their own These patient providers may listen to patient concerns remind them about appointments or prepare them for aspects of their medical visit all without another provider present This medical interpreter translates what the provider communicates to the patient word for word except during instances where there is no direct translation to be had In these cases only the medical interpreter might add or slightly change translations from provider to patient and vice versa a Co Diagnostician b Culture Broker c Patient Advocate d Clarifier