The Importance of Professional Interpreters in Healthcare

Talking slowly and loudly (correct)

Using professionally produced educational videos

Involving caretakers

Using pictures and simplified text

Speak in long and complex sentences

Avoid pre-conferencing with the interpreter

Address the interpreter directly (correct)

Use a family member as a translator

The interpreter's preferred age and gender (correct)

The interpreter's relationship to the patient

The interpreter's personal advice/information

The interpreter's availability