Relying on a patient's friend or family member as an ad hoc interpreter is damaging to both the patient and the interpreter.
Medical interpreters play an integral role in healthcare delivery, facilitating communication between patients who do not speak English or are deaf or hard of hearing with physicians, nurses and other professionals delivering care.
Nonverbal communication, especially body language, can send a strong message that may support or conflict with the spoken word.
Your Path to Medical Interpreting: From Interview to Employment
This guide will set you up for success to land your dream job as a medical interpreter. We spoke with the experts, both career medical interpreters and the people hiring them, to bring you the inside scoop so you can navigate
your medical interpreter career.