To acknowledge the inherent dignity of all parties in the interpreted encounter.
National Council on Interpreting in Health Care
The principal that during the encounter the interpreter informs all parties of any action
he or she takes, including speaking for him or herself, outside of direct interpreting.
To enable other parties to know precisely what each speaker has said
Term 2 of 81
The interpreter strives to understand the cultures associated with the languages he or she
interprets, including biomedical culture.
For example, an interpreter learns about the traditional remedies some patients may use
b. ACCURACY
a. CULTURAL AWARENESS
c. ROLE BOUNDARIES
Term 3 of 81
The interpreter supports the professional development of fellow interpreters.
For example, an experienced interpreter mentors novice interpreters.
c. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
a. IMPARTIALITY
b. ROLE BOUNDARIES
a. CULTURAL AWARENESS
,Term 4 of 81
The interpreter with an additional role adheres to all interpreting standards of practice
while interpreting.
For example, an interpreter who is also a nurse does not confer with another provider in the
patient's presence, without reporting what is said.
a. CONFIDENTIALITY
c. PROFESSIONALISM
b. ROLE BOUNDARIES
Term 5 of 81
The interpreter corrects errors in interpretation.
For example, an interpreter who has omitted an important word corrects the mistake as soon
as possible.
a. ACCURACY
c. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
b. ADVOCACY
Term 6 of 81
Interpreters will refrain from accepting assignments beyond their professional skills, language
fluency, or level of training.
b. PROFESSIONALISM
c. ROLE BOUNDARIES
IMIA Code of Ethics
c. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
,Term 7 of 81
The interpreter discloses skill limitations with respect to particular assignments.
For example, an interpreter who is unfamiliar with a highly technical medical term asks for an
explanation before continuing to interpret.
c. PROFESSIONALISM
b. IMPARTIALITY
a. ACCURACY
Term 8 of 81
The interpreter uses professional, culturally appropriate ways of showing respect.
For example, in greetings, an interpreter uses appropriate titles for both patient and provider.
b. ACCURACY
c. PROFESSIONALISM
a. RESPECT
Term 9 of 81
The interpreter may speak out to protect an individual from serious harm.
For example, an interpreter may intervene on behalf of a patient with a life-threatening allergy,
if the condition has been overlooked.
c. CULTURAL AWARENESS
b. ACCURACY
a. ADVOCACY
Term 10 of 81
No matter what our job is, we all have a duty to ensure confidentiality of a client's protected
health information.
True
False
, Term 11 of 81
The interpreter is prepared for all assignments.
For example, an interpreter asks about the nature of the assignment and reviews relevant
terminology
a. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
b. PROFESSIONALISM
c. RESPECT
Term 12 of 81
Interpreters will not interject personal opinions or counsel patients.
a. PROFESSIONALISM
IMIA Code of Ethics
b. CONFIDENTIALITY
THE NATIONAL CODE O ETHICS FOR INTERPRETERS IN HEALTH CARE
Term 13 of 81
The interpreter renders all messages accurately and completely, without adding, omitting,
or substituting.
For example, an interpreter repeats all that is said, even if it seems redundant, irrelevant, or
rude.
b. TRANSPARENCY
c. RESPECT
a. ACCURACY
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