A medical interpreter serves as a translator in healthcare setting, hospital accreditation, medical conferences to alleviate language barriers.
Medical interpreter helps in the transfer of information
- Between surveyor and hospital staff in hospital accreditation
- Between speaker or trainer and participants in conferences and workshops
- Between physician and patient
Medical interpreters are very valuable in improving comprehension and understanding. Bridging the language gap can decrease the risk of misperception.
An experienced Medical Interpreter is also familiar with Medical Interpreting Code of Ethics, including the confidentiality of all information being heard as a part of the work.