CMI Telephonic and Remote Interpreting 3

Question 1

What is 'relay interpreting' and when might it be used in a remote medical context?

Accepted Answer

An interpretation method where one interpreter renders into a pivot language and a second interprets into the final target language

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The process of transferring a call to another interpreter when one becomes unavailable

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Recording an interpretation session and playing it back for verification

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Using a bilingual staff member to supplement a telephonic interpreter

Question 2

What is a Language Identification Chart used for in medical settings with remote interpreting?

Accepted Answer

To help patients identify their own language when they cannot verbally communicate it to staff

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To document the certifications and language pairs of interpreters on contract

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To organize interpreters by their clinical specialty area

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To list approved telephonic interpreting vendors by language coverage

Question 3

A healthcare provider asks the telephonic interpreter to 'just tell the patient everything is fine' without providing a full explanation. The interpreter should:

Accepted Answer

Interpret only what the provider says and, if appropriate, remind the provider of the interpreter's role

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Comply with the provider's request to preserve the working relationship

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Tell the patient the full diagnosis as the interpreter understands it from the chart

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Immediately disconnect due to the provider's unethical request

Question 4

What is the recommended maximum length for a speaker's turn in telephonic interpreting before the interpreter should request a pause?

Accepted Answer

One to two sentences or a natural pause point

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Thirty seconds of uninterrupted speech

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Five minutes, to avoid disrupting the clinical flow

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Until the patient asks a direct question

Question 5

Which organization developed the National Standards of Practice for interpreters in healthcare settings in the United States?

Accepted Answer

National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)

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American Translators Association (ATA)

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Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)

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Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)

Question 6

A patient arrives speaking a rare language for which no telephonic interpreter is immediately available. What should the facility do according to best practices?

Accepted Answer

Document efforts to secure a qualified interpreter, use the best available alternative, and continue searching

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Proceed with the appointment using a bilingual family member who is present

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Reschedule the appointment until a certified interpreter is confirmed

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Use a machine translation application for all communication during the visit

Question 7

What does interpreting in the 'first person' mean in medical interpreting, and why is it the standard practice?

Accepted Answer

The interpreter speaks as themselves using 'I' to relay what the patient said, preserving direct communication between patient and provider

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The interpreter speaks loudly and slowly so the patient hears every word clearly

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The interpreter summarizes the patient's concern before the provider responds

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The interpreter repeats information multiple times to confirm patient comprehension