As we spoke about interpretation before, the differences between interpretation and translation, and the importance of interpretation and its application, in this article we’re going to dive more into the vast world of interpretation to talk about one of the most important and most humane type of interpretation, which is medical interpretation.
Some may argue that a relative or a child who speaks both the patient’s and the doctor’s languages might fit for the job and can do the trick, but in reality, even a well-trained interpreter who has no medical background or knowledge may fail in the task when facing a critical situation.
Medical interpretation is known for its pressure and multiple concerns, a relative or someone who knows both languages is most probably set to fail when the patient life is at risk, as there is no time to look up medical terms and errors could be fatal.
Certified medical interpreters are a must for serious situations due to their ability to handle such scenarios and knowledge in medical terms that leave no place for errors. They are also acquainted with the doctor-patient privacy and handling the family in a way that doctors who don’t possess the language skills can’t.
Medical interpreters come in handy when simplifying the patient’s medical case to their relatives in an understandable manner for laypeople who don’t speak the doctor’s language.
Having a dedicated medical interpreter can reassure the sick, and convey their information and questions accurately. This leads to building trust between the doctor and the patient, and overcoming other cultural issues that may cause discomfort.
Healthcare providers risk lawsuits due to malpractice, or other problems when their patients do not know what’s going on because of the language barrier. All in all, the benefit of having a qualified medical interpreter far outweighs the cost that might result from not having one.
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