NBCMI Professional Code of Ethics 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Always agreeing with the provider

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Equal time to both parties

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Interpreting only positive information

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Disclose the limitation and decline or request support

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Accept and learn as you go

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Accept to avoid inconvenience

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Ask the patient to explain terms

Question 3

How does accuracy apply when a patient makes offensive statements?

Accepted Answer

Interpret accurately and completely regardless of content

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Soften the statements

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Refuse to interpret offensive content

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Substitute polite language

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

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Always beneficial due to shared culture

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Community members should always interpret for each other

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No ethical concerns

Question 5

'Professional boundaries' means what for interpreters?

Accepted Answer

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

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Physical distance from patients

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Never speaking to patients outside sessions

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Wearing a uniform

Question 6

What is the ethical obligation regarding 'professional development'?

Accepted Answer

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

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Optional for certified interpreters

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Only during first year of certification

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Only for those who plan to teach