Interpreting in Healthcare Glossary
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What is the primary focus of interpreting in healthcare?

  • Converting written texts into video formats.
  • Analyzing spoken messages and re-expressing them in another language. (correct)
  • Creating written summaries of healthcare reports.
  • Translating written texts without any analysis.

Which term describes the process of converting a written text from one language to another?

  • Interpreting
  • Translating (correct)
  • Summarizing
  • Transcribing

What is the role of a training certificate in the context of becoming an interpreter?

  • It represents a financial investment in equipment.
  • It certifies that the individual can interpret in multiple languages.
  • It demonstrates competency through coursework completion. (correct)
  • It is a requirement for all freelance interpreters.

What does certification typically require from individuals?

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What characterizes in-house interpreters in healthcare settings?

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Which statement accurately describes freelance interpreters?

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What distinguishes staff interpreters from freelance interpreters?

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What is a common misconception about the work environment of freelance interpreters?

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What is the primary advantage of first-person interpreting?

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Which of the following best describes a register in language?

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What is an example of a colloquialism?

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Which term best refers to a language variation specific to a certain region?

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How might an interpreter adapt their language when speaking to a judge compared to a friend?

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What defines consecutive interpreting?

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What is a common characteristic of regional variants?

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Which statement describes simultaneous interpreting?

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Which statement accurately characterizes slang?

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What is 'sight translation'?

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What distinguishes a first-person interpretation from a third-person interpretation?

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What does the term 'limited-English proficiency' refer to?

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What is meant by 'target language' in interpreting?

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Which of the following best describes 'source language'?

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What role does a 'service user' play in the interpreting process?

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In consecutive interpreting, what does the term 'utterance' refer to?

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What is a false cognate?

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What does shadowing involve?

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Which term refers to a preliminary discussion to set guidelines for an interpreting session?

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What is the purpose of an intervention in interpreting?

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What is the relationship between paraphrasing and shadowing?

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What does 'session' refer to in the context of interpreting?

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Which of the following accurately describes a synonym in interpreting?

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What does a 'pre-session' entail?

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What is the primary role of dual role interpreters?

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Why have large hospitals discontinued the use of volunteer interpreters?

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In-person interpreting can best be described as:

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What describes community interpreting?

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What differentiates video remote interpreting (VRI) from other modalities?

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Which of the following is NOT a recognized modality of interpreting?

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Which statement accurately describes freelancers in the interpreting field?

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What is a mode of interpreting?

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What is the primary purpose of language access laws?

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What does the acronym HIPAA stand for?

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Which organization is responsible for creating standards related to HIPAA?

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What influence do demands have on an interpreter's work?

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What is PHI an acronym for in medical terminology?

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In what context is the term LEP commonly used?

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What is the main consideration when using controls during interpreting?

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What does the acronym VRI stand for in healthcare interpreting?

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What is the primary characteristic of dual role interpreters?

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Which of the following statements describes volunteer interpreters?

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What distinguishes video remote interpreting (VRI) from in-person interpreting?

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Which modality refers to interpretation where the interpreter is not physically present with the participants?

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What is a common reason for large hospitals to discontinue the use of volunteer interpreters?

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Which of the following best defines community interpreting?

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Which of the following accurately describes the 'mode' of interpreting?

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What is a key feature of in-person interpreting?

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Flashcards

Consecutive Interpreting

Understanding and reformulating a message in another language after the speaker (or signer).

Simultaneous Interpreting

Understanding and reformulating a message in another language while the speaker is speaking.

Sight Translation

An oral rendering of a written text's meaning in another language.

Limited-English Proficiency (LEP)

A person whose first language is not English and understands/speaks English less than very well. Used by government to describe those needing interpreting services.

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Service User

A person who uses an interpreter, including patients and healthcare staff.

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Target Language

The language the interpreter translates to.

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Source Language

The language the interpreter translates from.

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Utterance (Consecutive)

Everything a speaker has said before the interpreter transmits it into another language.

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Utterance

A complete statement or thought expressed by a speaker, like a single line of dialogue.

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First-person interpreting

Interpreting that keeps the speaker's perspective, making the other person feel like they are directly speaking.

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Register

The level of formality or informality in language, varying based on who you're talking to.

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High register

Formal or technical language, often used in official settings.

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Low register

Informal language, used in everyday conversations.

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Colloquialism

Informal expressions, often not literal and specific to a certain region.

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Regionalism

A term or expression specific to a certain country or area.

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Regional variant

Different ways to say something depending on the region.

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Interpreting

Understanding and analyzing a spoken (or signed) message, then re-expressing that message faithfully and accurately in another spoken (or signed) language.

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Translating

Converting a written text in one language into a written text in a second language, equivalent in meaning to the text in the first language.

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Training Certificate

A valuable credential demonstrating completion of a course of study or program, showing eligibility for a field.

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Certification

A process where an accredited organization verifies an individual's qualification to provide a specific service, often requiring tests.

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In-house Interpreters

Interpreters employed directly by hospitals or health centers, as opposed to independent contractors.

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Staff Interpreters

Hospital employees who interpret, possibly with benefits like health insurance and time off.

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Freelance Interpreters

Self-employed interpreters who contract with various agencies or directly with clients.

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Independent Contractors

Freelancers or self-employed interpreters who work with various agencies or directly to hospitals

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Dual-role interpreter

A healthcare employee (like a medical assistant) whose primary job is not interpreting but might also interpret.

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Volunteer interpreter

An unpaid interpreter who works regularly for a clinic or organization, often lacking training or qualifications.

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Healthcare interpreting

Interpretive service helping patients and their families understand healthcare information.

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Community interpreting

Interpreting services enabling access to community services for those not speaking the service language.

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Modality

The format of an interpretation session (e.g. in-person, video remote, telephone).

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On-site interpreting

Interpretation where the interpreter is physically present at the encounter.

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Remote interpreting

Interpretation where the interpreter is not physically present with the other parties.

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Video remote interpreting (VRI)

Remote interpreting conducted via video conferencing.

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False Cognate

Words in two languages that look similar but have different meanings.

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Synonym

Two words in a language that have the same or nearly the same meaning.

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Shadowing

Repeating a speaker's words in the same language, trying to be as accurate as possible.

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Paraphrasing

Re-expressing what someone said in different words, often making it simpler.

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Preamble

A short introduction before an interpreting session.

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Session

A specific time or period devoted to an activity, like a medical appointment.

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Encounter

An interaction or meeting between people, like a patient and a doctor.

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Intervention

Any action by the interpreter to improve communication, such as asking someone to slow down.

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Language Access Laws

Legislation aimed at reducing discrimination in access to public services by mandating the provision of competent language assistance.

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HIPAA

A federal law that sets national standards for safeguarding sensitive patient health information (PHI) from unauthorized disclosure.

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Demands

Influences or requirements that shape an interpreter's professional decisions and choices during an interpretation encounter.

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Controls

An interpreter's professional strategies and choices in response to the specific context of their work, used thoughtfully and with the encounter's goals in mind.

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CLAS

Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services. A set of standards that promote equitable healthcare access for all individuals, regardless of their cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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LEP

Limited-English Proficiency. Refers to individuals whose first language is not English and who have difficulty understanding or speaking English.

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PHI

Protected Health Information. Any information that relates to a person's past, present, or future physical or mental health, as well as their provision or payment for health care.

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CIFE

Confidentiality, First-person interpreting, Flow Control, Everything is interpreted. A set of principles that guide ethical interpretation.

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VRI

Video Remote Interpreting. A type of interpretation where a remote interpreter uses video conferencing technology to communicate with a patient and healthcare provider.

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OPI

Over-the-Phone Interpreting. A type of interpretation where a remote interpreter provides assistance over the phone.

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Study Notes

Interpreting in Healthcare Glossary

  • Interpreting: Understanding and accurately re-expressing a spoken (or signed) message in another language.
  • Translating: Converting a written text from one language to another while maintaining the original meaning.
  • Training Certificate: A credential signifying completion of a program demonstrating skills for the field, e.g., SMIP.
  • Certification: A professional organization's official recognition of an individual's qualification to provide a service, often requiring tests and proof of knowledge.
  • In-House Interpreters (Staff Interpreters): Employees of a hospital or healthcare facility, having stable or variable work schedules with benefits like health insurance.
  • Freelance Interpreters (Independent Contractors): Self-employed interpreters who contract with agencies or directly with clients, often paid hourly, without employee benefits.
  • Dual-Role Interpreters: Healthcare employees (e.g., medical assistants, technicians) whose primary role is not interpreting, but may be asked to interpret.
  • Volunteer Interpreters: Usually unpaid and frequently not trained, offering interpreting services.
  • Healthcare Interpreting: Facilitating access to healthcare for individuals who do not speak the language of the service, involving patients, families, and the healthcare team.
  • Community Interpreting: Interpreting in community services, such as community or social services, for individuals who need this translation.
  • Modality: The format of interpreting, like in-person, video remote, or over-the-phone.
  • On-Site/In-Person Interpreting: The interpreter is physically present.
  • Remote Interpreting: The interpreter is not physically present. Usually via video or phone.
  • Over-the-Phone Interpreting (OPI): Remote interpreting done via telephone.
  • Video Remote Interpreting (VRI): Remote interpreting using video conferencing.
  • Mode: The way the message is transmitted, such as consecutive or simultaneous interpreting.
  • Consecutive Interpreting: The interpreter reformulates a message after the speaker (or signer) pauses.
  • Simultaneous Interpreting: The interpreter reformulates a message while the speaker is still speaking.
  • Sight Translation: An oral rendering of a written message.
  • Limited-English Proficiency (LEP): Describes individuals whose first language is not English, with limited English proficiency.
  • Service User/Consumer: The person who uses the interpreter's services (patients, healthcare staff).
  • Target Language: The language the interpreter translates into.
  • Source Language: The language the interpreter translates from.
  • Utterance: A spoken or verbal expression, like one line of dialogue in a play.
  • Direct Speech: Interpreting as if the interpreter is the speaker.
  • First-Person Interpreting: Interpreting as the speaker.
  • Register: Formal/technical or informal language distinctions (differences in language used, like formal vs. informal).
  • Colloquial Language/Colloquialism: Informal everyday language often region-specific.
  • Regionalism: Specific words or phrases used in a particular region/country.
  • False Cognates: Words from different languages that look similar but have different meanings.
  • Synonyms: Words with similar meanings in the same language.
  • Shadowing: Repeating what's heard in the same language precisely.
  • Paraphrasing: Rephrasing what was said in easier-to-understand, simpler words.
  • Preamble/Pre-Session/Pre-Encounter/Pre-Conference: Introductory procedures between the interpreter and those who will be participating in the interpreting session to clarify expectations.
  • Session/Encounter/Interaction: A meeting or period devoted to a specific activity, interaction, or period of communication.
  • Intervention: Actions by the interpreter that go beyond mere interpretation (e.g., asking speaker to speak slower).
  • Direct Communication: Parties (e.g., patient, provider) speaking directly.
  • Communicative Autonomy: The ability of each participant in a communication to control their own communication, with understanding and intention.
  • Informed Consent: The patient understanding procedure-related risks, benefits, and options before making a choice.
  • Interpreter Roles (e.g., Advocate, Message Clarifier): Different roles an interpreter might take to facilitate communication.
  • Cultural Clarifier/Cultural Interface/Cultural Bridge/Cultural Broker: Roles involving the understanding of the culture and how messages might be lost in translation or create misunderstandings.
  • Message Converter/Conduit: Transmitting the message accurately, without changing it.
  • Message Passing: Keeping all participants informed about each message (e.g. a speaker asking for clarification.)
  • Transparency: Keeping all participants in a session informed about actions and procedures.
  • Impartiality: Treating all participants fairly and not favoring one party over another.
  • Protocol: A formal guideline for conduct (e.g., standards of practice).
  • Standards of Practice: Guidelines for proper behavior in a profession, including interpreting.
  • Code of Ethics: Principles that guide professional conduct.
  • Language Access Laws: Regulations requiring services to support language-access needs of their clients.
  • HIPAA: Federal legislation protecting sensitive patient health information.
  • Demands: Factors influencing interpreter decisions.
  • Controls: Interpreter decision-making factors based on context and purpose.
  • List of Acronyms (CHIA, IMiA, NBCMI, CLAS, HIPAA, LEP, LOTE, NCIHC, OPI, PHI, SL, TL, VRI, CIFE): Acronyms used.

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