Medical Interpreter Exam Study Guide.
Basic Role of the Interpreter - answerThe basic purpose of the medical interpreter is to
facilitate understanding in communication between people speaking different languages.
LEP - answerLimited English Proficiency Patient
Roles of interpreter - answer1.Co...
Basic Role of the Interpreter - answer✔The basic purpose of the medical interpreter is to
facilitate understanding in communication between people speaking different languages.
LEP - answer✔Limited English Proficiency Patient
Roles of interpreter - answer✔1.Conduit
2.Clarifier
3.Culture Broker
4.Advocate
Conduit - answer✔No adjusting, no omitting, no adding, no editing, no polishing. Everything is
interpreted as it is said.
Clarifier - answer✔adjusting register, checking for understanding, making word pictures
Culture Broker - answer✔providing a necessary cultural framework for understanding - clearing
misunderstandings resulting from cultural differences
The Advocate - answer✔assisting the patient in solving a problem
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