What did the doctor say to the interpreter during the appointment?

As the appointment starts, the doctor keeps saying to the interpreter, “tell her” and “ask her.” When the inter- preter politely suggests that he address the patient directly, the doctor glares at the interpreter and appears to take great offense. The Deaf patient looks startled and concerned about the doctor’s sudden facial expression.

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What is the primary role set in healthcare interpreting?

In the field of healthcare interpreting, the primary role set consists of the patient, the healthcare provider, and the healthcare interpreter.

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What is the medical Interpreting ASL-English domain and competencies resource?

This resource, organized by the Medical Interpreting ASL-English Domains and Competencies, identifies relevant and useful articles to both interpreters interested in interpreting in healthcare settings, as well as those more experienced with interpreting in healthcare settings. • Medical Interpreting Immersion.

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When should Healthcare Interpreters intervene with advocacy?

For healthcare interpreters, intervening with an act of advocacy in an interpreted encounter should be taken only as a last resort after other less-intrusive interventions have failed. Questions to Consider When Deciding Whether Advocacy is Needed

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