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Phone, video, or in-person interpreting? One size may not fit all

December 9, 2019 By ID-webmaster

By Anna Martorell Fuste and Daniela Elizabeth Obregon Andrea* and her mother begin their journey in Fullerton, CA. Slowly, they make their way through the greater Los Angeles area, braving the unusual rainy Southern California weather. They arrive safely and on time for Andrea’s cardiology appointment on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, home of Children’s Hospital Los … [Read more...]

Interpreters respect patient autonomy through best practices

July 10, 2019 By IDwebmaster

By Emily Lanier and John P. Shaklee Frankie Byrne, Irish radio broadcaster, characterized love as “respect in plain clothes.” We healthcare interpreters – as well as interpreters who work in other domains – are fortunate to have standards of practice that guide us to consider respect on a daily basis. We must respect our patients’ privacy, both physical and emotional. (How … [Read more...]

Written Translation in Healthcare Interpreting Appointments

May 13, 2019 By IDwebmaster

Written Translation in Healthcare Interpreting Appointments By Helen Eby, Tina Peña, Rita Weil Read the full article in the Interpreters Division website   Finally, a well thought out paper that is sure to start a conversation changing the narrative around whether interpreters should also pay attention to developing (or honing) written translation skills. In my 25 + … [Read more...]

Quality Interpreting where Medicine and the Law Intersect | Pomona, CA | Dec 3-4, 2016

November 15, 2016 By IDwebmaster

You don't want to miss this workshop series with Holly Mikkelson, Cindy Roat and Dr. Alexandra Tamayo!    Workshop #1: Interpreting at the End of Life: Hanging in there and Letting Go by Cindy Roat When: Saturday, December 3, 2016 (9:00 AM – 1:15 PM) CEUs: CIMCE – 4 Units; ATA – 4 Units; NBCMI - Accepts ATA CEUs - 0.4 units Language: Neutral – … [Read more...]

Note-Taking Training for Interpreters | By Elena Langdon | October 19, 2016

October 10, 2016 By IDwebmaster

**There are still a few spaces available!  Don’t forget to register.** Jot It Down! Notetaking for Medical Interpreters  Wednesday, October 19, 2016   Location: UMASS Center Springfield - 1500 Main Street, Springfield, MA & ONLINE Time:    Registration: 5:30 pm            Program: 6:00 pm to 9:15 pm   Regular Fee: $ 30.00 CEU Fee: $20.00 (includes … [Read more...]

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