Category: Healthcare

Should My Bilingual Employees Act as Medical Interpreters?

September 14, 2022

That’s a great question. And the answer is…complicated. When it comes to interpreting, your bilingual employees can be among your greatest assets. They can also be some of your biggest liabilities. Interpreting is a skill. Interpreting is a distinct skill and is different from fluency. A conversation between people who…

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6 Crucial Differences – Medical Interpreters vs. Bilingual Employees

September 8, 2022

With nearly 70 million people in the United States speaking a primary language other than English, odds are you are encountering more and more LEP (Limited English Proficient) patients every day. Because a patient’s well-being is on the line, healthcare providers must assist them as quickly and effectively as possible.…

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A Guide To Working With A Medical Interpreter

October 25, 2021

The past two years have shown us it’s more important than ever to provide equal care to all patients no matter their race, religion, or national origin. It’s been no secret that minorities have borne the brunt of the pandemic, so we must do everything we can to help them…

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