The number of non-English speaking people in the United States is on the rise. “The 2000 U.S. nation census revealed that 1 in 5 residents were non-English speakers, and 25% of them had little or no understanding of the English language,” (Garlock). The healthcare industry provides care to a diverse population, and must be ever changing to accommodate patients. Not just anyone who speaks another language can be a professional interpreter in the health care field. One must have the education requirements of graduating from an approved interpreter program, and must have a minimum of 40 contact hours. Medical terminology is considered a language in itself so they must have knowledge as well as experience to properly translate terms or phrases. There if often no direct translation for some medical terms so the interpreter must use complex words without leaving out any vital information.
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It is a vital asset because clear communication is key to deliver appropriate treatment especially when there is a language barrier. When the situation arises it is common for a family member to fill the place of an interpreter, but it is not the best option. For instance some words and phrases may not translate over, or they could have different meanings. This provides room for misinterpretation. The physician or healthcare worker has the duty giving the patient full knowledge of all the possible risks and benefits which is informed consent. Failure to receive informed consent can result in a lawsuit.
I agree with this article. With a growing population of non-English speakers we need to be able to adjust to fit these accommodations. While talking with techs at my clinical site they all agreed that as member of the health care field we need to provide quality care to everyone. Communication is key in this process so that we can provide the patients with the highest quality of
It is a vital asset because clear communication is key to deliver appropriate treatment especially when there is a language barrier. When the situation arises it is common for a family member to fill the place of an interpreter, but it is not the best option. For instance some words and phrases may not translate over, or they could have different meanings. This provides room for misinterpretation. The physician or healthcare worker has the duty giving the patient full knowledge of all the possible risks and benefits which is informed consent. Failure to receive informed consent can result in a lawsuit.
I agree with this article. With a growing population of non-English speakers we need to be able to adjust to fit these accommodations. While talking with techs at my clinical site they all agreed that as member of the health care field we need to provide quality care to everyone. Communication is key in this process so that we can provide the patients with the highest quality of