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What should a professional interpreter aim to match with the patient?
What should a professional interpreter aim to match with the patient?
- Socioeconomic status, political affiliation, and occupation
- Family structure, marital status, and geographic location
- Gender, age, social status, and religion (correct)
- Ethnic background, educational level, and dialect
In addition to interpreting language, what else should an interpreter provide information about?
In addition to interpreting language, what else should an interpreter provide information about?
- The patient's medical history and current medications
- Local transportation options and nearby accommodation
- Nonverbal communication patterns and cultural norms (correct)
- The healthcare provider's qualifications and experience
What role does the interpreter play in interpreting culture?
What role does the interpreter play in interpreting culture?
- Cultural broker, interpreting both language and culture (correct)
- Educator, teaching the healthcare provider about the culture
- Mediator, facilitating understanding between cultures
- Advocate, representing the patient's cultural interests
Why should interpreters not be relatives or friends of the patient?
Why should interpreters not be relatives or friends of the patient?
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What can lead to reluctance in seeking help for mental illness in certain cultural groups?
What can lead to reluctance in seeking help for mental illness in certain cultural groups?
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