Showing posts with label Hospital Interpreter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hospital Interpreter. Show all posts
Hospital interpreters use their skill in English and a foreign language to provide invaluable services to patients and doctors alike. The ability for patients and healthcare professionals to communicate is fundamentally important to the safety and comfort of the patient during care, yet over 24 million Americans do not speak enough English to communicate effectively with their healthcare provider.  Professional interpreters bridge this gap to ensure that patients receive safe, high-quality care. They also help providers to develop a better understanding of the patient's cultural background and how it may influence healthcare decisions.