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Professional Code of Ethics Flashcards

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  1. The NBCMI Code requires 'impartiality.' What does this mean?

    Answer: Remaining neutral, not allowing personal opinions or biases to influence interpretation

    Impartiality requires remaining neutral, ensuring personal opinions don't influence accuracy or tone.

  2. What obligation exists when you lack specialized knowledge for an assignment?

    Answer: Disclose the limitation and decline or request support

    Ethical interpreters must honestly assess competence and disclose limitations.

  3. How does accuracy apply when a patient makes offensive statements?

    Answer: Interpret accurately and completely regardless of content

    Accuracy requires interpreting all statements faithfully, including offensive content.

  4. What considerations arise when interpreting for someone from your own small community?

    Answer: Concerns about confidentiality, dual relationships, and patient's willingness to disclose

    Small community interpreting raises concerns about confidentiality, dual relationships, and patient comfort with disclosure.

  5. 'Professional boundaries' means what for interpreters?

    Answer: Maintaining clear distinction between interpreter role and other roles like counselor or advisor

    Boundaries require maintaining a clear line between interpreting and other professional functions.

  6. What is the ethical obligation regarding 'professional development'?

    Answer: Ongoing obligation to improve skills, expand knowledge, and stay current

    The Code requires continuous development as a fundamental obligation.

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