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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="512" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-768x512.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="healthcare translation services" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" fetchpriority="high" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />As a medical professional, it is important to be able to provide quality care to patients who may not speak the same language as you....]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="512" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-768x512.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="healthcare translation services" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-1.jpg 900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><p style="text-align: left;">As a <span id="urn:enhancement-58822984-f316-4a7f-b2b3-7d3ca246f75b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-99931f18-ccdb-4cba-97c6-52df5f44a01e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span>, it is important to be able to provide quality care to patients who may not speak the same <span id="urn:enhancement-4d0afc5b-82bd-4cec-b7d6-0cdd0f08fdc1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> as you. This is where <span id="urn:enhancement-5897e354-37fa-4d1c-a4a2-d71f3885e221" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-7b29bf49-9567-4782-98a9-36a7ee31aa58" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/services">services</span> come in handy! By providing <span id="urn:enhancement-656f505e-8a6d-4570-b4d2-f043e00f9be5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-8d003174-2cf4-4f0d-86c1-893ac720f9ed" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span>, you can ensure all patients receive the best possible care. <span id="urn:enhancement-6dcbaaac-c47d-44df-a93f-df3047e4265d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">Language</span> barriers can cause <span id="urn:enhancement-cefe018c-28e1-45cf-be25-0391cea36232" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> problems between people and their <span id="urn:enhancement-1aac4669-7c07-4fbd-bad4-bcd984a7a2d9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> providers, which can lead to life-altering mistakes. In some cases, patients may not understand their <span id="urn:enhancement-31d836f2-4870-4655-b301-82e1be630655" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/diagnoses">diagnosis</span> or <span id="urn:enhancement-1cf03e9b-6900-475a-b2ba-b3f7d560111d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/treatment">treatment</span> plan simply because they cannot read the <span id="urn:enhancement-7ab84108-5809-43e9-a733-fa6a21574d24" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> documents in their own <span id="urn:enhancement-13019d83-1bdd-4a3c-990a-0d1cd4575249" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span>. If they have limited English proficiency, they may undergo <span id="urn:enhancement-5f8a551b-65c9-4b26-8fab-7f9cd6d9f7a9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> treatments without a thorough understanding of <span id="urn:enhancement-9e223514-364c-42da-a2ee-cc1030341453" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/side-effects">side effects</span>, financial implications, or expected <span id="urn:enhancement-9142adde-ce92-43c4-8448-b039b7fcf3d2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span> outcomes.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Healthcare Interpretation &amp; Translation Services</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-6f5f6eae-a836-4112-93a6-0320fd0e4da4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">Healthcare</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-8ad9d4c3-851a-45b9-9222-fc3a2ee3e4ed" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-93384153-66c6-414b-a850-b6103f02251a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span> are <span id="urn:enhancement-7f5a55bb-95d7-445b-b173-f5b9e7d3193b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-f99ace3e-f798-4c1b-913f-b5d2a0c62418" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/services">services</span> that help <span id="urn:enhancement-506d7ad0-eb1c-461a-be11-594d32dbb1a1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> providers communicate with patients who speak different languages or have limited English proficiency. By providing onsite <span id="urn:enhancement-efb6e307-2f6d-4228-8f35-be2045c2558f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-793f5a09-bdac-40a7-9c0b-b99fad478acc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> access, <span id="urn:enhancement-fa2b8447-2f77-4ad4-ae71-c6016d37c397" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> providers can ensure people receive the best possible care, regardless of their native <span id="urn:enhancement-6bb7f3c5-aea4-4626-871f-02544a40744f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> or literacy level. In addition, qualified <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/medical-specialists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">medical interpreters</a> can also provide emotional support to patients and their families. <span id="urn:enhancement-07261b04-47b1-4259-b602-92e263467682" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">Healthcare</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-de41ae00-3c04-40b2-b76c-046919e122d0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-50e4b8e7-7b03-48d8-9757-689aaaf041b6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span> can make quality <span id="urn:enhancement-dd58b4ef-2130-44d1-a3d0-c26142520e90" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> more accessible to everyone.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Medical interpreting services</a> provide a much-needed bridge between patients and <span id="urn:enhancement-27ba4e1a-87c3-41f0-b602-cd41fc80d1e8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> providers. By hiring <span id="urn:enhancement-c7d38d38-21f3-4cd5-8b23-5ac70d529b61" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> interpreters, you can ensure ongoing <span id="urn:enhancement-eb585eec-9e61-4373-aa7b-7765155edd8c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> is clear, culturally competent, and accurate so people receive the <span id="urn:enhancement-d7f5c04b-90c0-4166-8dd9-34ac9c3eb4f6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/treatment">treatment</span> they need to take care of their <span id="urn:enhancement-497c51cf-9b59-4f38-8a55-cad80a0f5778" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">When it comes to choosing an <span id="urn:enhancement-146bdcfc-4f6e-4435-b2c9-716925894b12" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span> provider, find a company you can trust. Do your <span id="urn:enhancement-2df6f234-bbdc-4766-a332-d63ee7addee0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/research">research</span> and choose reputable interpreters with experience in the <span id="urn:enhancement-aa808e65-5ecf-4a92-a1a8-3bb6a10433e4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> field. You should also look for a provider that offers a wide range of <span id="urn:enhancement-a76010ab-0407-447b-a1c8-9b0a13f97416" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span> in multiple languages, so you can find the right interpreters for your specific needs.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Phone/Telehealth Interpreting Services</h2>
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<p style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-27b531f5-059c-4fef-8455-d037ee426bd3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/telehealth">Telehealth</span> interpreting is a <span id="urn:enhancement-0efceb68-065e-4f47-905f-2dbf39ef2203" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-9ffa3022-992f-49db-bf30-d81b1852792b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-service">interpreting service</span> that helps <span id="urn:enhancement-69ca30e5-8d4b-4270-9ca0-4f8c58b9f861" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> professionals communicate with patients over the phone or through video technology. This type of <span id="urn:enhancement-2a73d5d1-9481-4660-af84-3c425a4c9b64" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-service">interpreting service</span> is becoming increasingly popular as more <span id="urn:enhancement-fd7a0f8c-6e48-493b-9c78-d704c4fa75b4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> providers are using telehealth technology to provide care. <span id="urn:enhancement-123dbfca-88ac-412d-8c0a-e011316bdf65" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/telehealth">Telehealth</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-158783f1-4518-48f1-8ba9-78fdc7a3ef4b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span> ensure patients understand their <span id="urn:enhancement-aaad3171-e087-482e-8bb9-8a43c80fe3ff" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span> status and receive the best possible care, regardless of <span id="urn:enhancement-6c1a0c19-481a-49a4-8dff-6aa5950c9563" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span>, even when they’re unable to connect with a provider in person. For those facing serious illnesses that prevent them from in-person care, tele-<span id="urn:enhancement-81e674e8-9217-4d64-987b-65b111aa98ae" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span> interpreters can provide emotional support to patients and their families.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Video remote <span id="urn:enhancement-108ef297-e2e5-44e9-8ede-a74375523fbc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> (VRI) is another <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting-services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">professional interpreting service</a> that helps <span id="urn:enhancement-abe4760a-3c48-43b3-98b0-0aad205da8f7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> professionals communicate with patients via video conferencing. VRI is helpful for people who communicate using non-spoken languages, such as <a href="https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/american-sign-language" target="_blank" rel="noopener">American Sign Language</a>, or those who are deaf or hard of hearing and need ASL <span id="urn:enhancement-3d5022c3-ee54-4973-80f5-d47dd10d59f4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-7056a9f0-1d8e-4448-b3ff-2233754dd582" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/telehealth">Telehealth</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-457be508-6dfb-411b-8fc2-a701ba198b9f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/over-the-phone-interpreting">over-the-phone interpreting</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-aec85c9f-edcb-41fa-a239-039331e79273" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/services">services</span> are the next best alternative for onsite interpreting. If emergency medicine or <span id="urn:enhancement-e6b50024-c37f-4f04-bd45-b371a93d44b0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/urgent-care">urgent care</span> is needed, virtual access to <span id="urn:enhancement-72123c54-704d-4d06-ace4-648c3e625c67" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-a1f5c585-67e7-4e40-bc6d-be2843ba9b21" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">medical interpreters</span> can save lives.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Medical Document Translation</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-38912cd1-76ca-4e77-b6ee-17c8318dac4b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-81232424-8543-4426-8446-180826d74d4b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/document">document</span> translation is the process of translating <span id="urn:enhancement-6347af3f-a727-456b-b1cc-5c87b0af6f23" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> documents from one <span id="urn:enhancement-0462d7e6-f9b6-4e29-bca9-dddd1a94026b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> to another. <span id="urn:enhancement-00d1e907-8854-4700-9cae-fb2ebf549f85" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">Healthcare</span> providers and office managers may need to <span id="urn:enhancement-d7d499ce-a9a0-4b47-aba1-dbb952d12f13" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-a3e4d1e3-d0c1-4d0b-8558-18cb1fb78067" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> documents for many reasons. In some cases, people may not be able to read or understand <span id="urn:enhancement-c7b9b736-efbe-4ac8-a07d-7f906e057bbe" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> documents written in a <span id="urn:enhancement-d4205b1f-d23b-4796-8940-bfa7944aa978" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> other than their own. This can have ethical and <span id="urn:enhancement-a23cfa66-eea8-4387-9626-4441ba413a4a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> consequences. In other cases, <span id="urn:enhancement-5ac01c9d-c847-43c6-ba31-92cb083f33ce" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> providers need to <span id="urn:enhancement-f0905a2a-a883-499a-bd24-472cbd7c5b6f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-59aa23ea-12a4-4acc-8161-1d7a8c9599b0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> records to provide care to people who speak different languages or who travel between countries for <span id="urn:enhancement-c5cdb36e-8fab-4b8d-87e5-36ac5b39cc44" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> care.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-3.jpg"><img decoding="async" class="alignright size-medium wp-image-28879" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-3-300x200.jpg" alt="medical translation" width="300" height="200" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Healthcare-translation-services-3.jpg 900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>There are many different types of <span id="urn:enhancement-cf568921-e00a-47dc-8870-600169802a36" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> documents that may need to be translated for <span id="urn:enhancement-7ea5dc9b-0ecc-4b99-969a-925f7a324f11" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> access, including:</p>
<ul>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-8aaa019f-3b41-4e78-921f-4267eea878d8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> records</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-ef7319a5-13c1-424f-948b-c131d2495585" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/treatment">Treatment</span> plans</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Discharge summaries</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Lab results</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Radiology reports</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Pharmacy records</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">Medication labels and dosage information</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">User manuals</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-e81a9759-ecd2-4c83-94f4-4f7e5fab8315" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> bills</li>
<li style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-498a13ca-cc29-4c2e-8657-99b6129a2ee8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> training</li>
<li style="text-align: left;">HIPPA Regulations</li>
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<p style="text-align: left;">When it comes to <span id="urn:enhancement-65558833-cc23-461f-9cd6-e58d7e6bce83" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> translation, choose <span id="urn:enhancement-b2b750e7-63ba-47c2-8947-0e08ef8f4f7c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">medical interpreters</span> that comply with the <span id="urn:enhancement-34e8bccc-3de0-4d97-8556-a04918a030be" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">Health</span> Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA). This act protects the privacy of patients&#8217; <span id="urn:enhancement-19e9d643-2e9e-4a71-a53d-45f755fea2bd" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> information. Any company that has access to <span id="urn:enhancement-2ddeaf8f-c42f-4cd6-97aa-130e98e1e670" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> information must comply with these standards and ensure patient information is secure and confidential. When you choose a <span id="urn:enhancement-b9f54eb6-f952-4829-aaf9-3f1f6e672427" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> translation provider, ask about their HIPPA <span id="urn:enhancement-14b571aa-a20e-49fa-827e-e22b9b31da82" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/compliance">compliance</span> practices.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">Improve Patient Satisfaction</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;">It is no secret that patients who can communicate effectively with their <span id="urn:enhancement-a52b1870-ddd0-4b3d-9284-d47d65724e7c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span> providers are more satisfied with their care and have better <span id="urn:enhancement-ec111bcf-f675-4d7b-b276-72ad8a50a111" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span> outcomes. Clear, open <span id="urn:enhancement-c0a718d3-f713-496a-8da4-dd35704df937" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> is especially challenging for patients whose native <span id="urn:enhancement-bfec29a7-bf43-4856-864b-fdbabdc9d9cd" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> differs from their <span id="urn:enhancement-6df5fd3a-1e5a-4d6f-b19b-4518f84e7185" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> provider. Imagine trying to understand <span id="urn:enhancement-e6df42a0-53a9-47dc-8de6-b879efb62187" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-4e01bd5c-76b2-45e9-b9dd-02b0426601c1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/terminology">terminology</span> in your own <span id="urn:enhancement-58a365af-80f6-4686-ada1-9d77b32cabdc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> and then think about doing the same in an entirely different <span id="urn:enhancement-3834457d-193e-42d4-b56e-93ae93e1710f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span>. <span id="urn:enhancement-eb27ede0-2d44-4c2a-9be3-2ada57c9a3b6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">Language</span> access becomes even more important and <span id="urn:enhancement-ed2d50b9-c912-4077-a1e3-50ff3c249e59" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> can make all the difference for these patients! <span id="urn:enhancement-48850bf9-4029-4cd4-99a0-cf836344dc5d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-e1a0bdbe-078e-4ef4-b42c-4edbe0318fe7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span> can improve patient satisfaction by bridging the gap between patients and their care team, leading to better care and improved <span id="urn:enhancement-a37dcc8d-97d8-4492-b152-1e3338e90cbd" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">health</span>.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><span id="urn:enhancement-56960831-f90e-46a2-a0f6-4f8ef0100df8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">Language</span> barriers should never get in the way of providing quality <span id="urn:enhancement-fddb6258-9f85-44db-9176-4a250f3fb593" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span>. <span id="urn:enhancement-09bd8b51-f693-4d70-947f-64e51a60191d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> interpreting and <span id="urn:enhancement-4bfd2a87-fa7f-48b7-9ec1-fcddd31ded2f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span> can break down barriers in real time and make quality care accessible to everyone. Whether your organization needs <span id="urn:enhancement-8b815229-d564-4f28-a13a-164cd55eddcc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> translation or <span id="urn:enhancement-75ebd595-48c0-4afc-afdd-f063708db97b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span>, INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-d4dbdf75-a0a9-424b-b648-b78ea3225e82" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span> is here to help. We offer in-person interpreting, as well as on-demand and virtual options. Regardless of where you are in the world, we have <span id="urn:enhancement-9628f46d-a894-4f49-bd1d-59452b1afc2e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> support available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.</p>
<h2 style="text-align: left;">INGCO International is Leading the Way to Better Care</h2>
<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">INGCO International</a> is a trusted <span id="urn:enhancement-aa29864d-08d6-47e9-a880-7ca2de707954" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> provider with the experience and expertise to serve patients in 200+ languages. We work closely with <span id="urn:enhancement-5507a040-68ba-4b2c-933b-e952e98a5c9c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> providers around the world to interpret <span id="urn:enhancement-8c1d7ba9-72c1-4bbc-8151-1862d4f09cd3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-31b4ff0d-753b-4bac-b719-5dacc2ab01b2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/diagnoses">diagnoses</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-41254ecf-fd07-4f05-856f-075fc2aea8ab" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/treatment">treatment</span> plans and provide an additional layer of support for patients navigating the complexities of <span id="urn:enhancement-4971bae0-c6e7-43de-8113-7069733efcab" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span>. We value quality and accuracy above all, and we diligently comply with HIPPA requirements to ensure people get the best translation and interpreting experience throughout their <span id="urn:enhancement-ab3aeadc-bf79-4c42-9686-96c9523e567b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> journey. You can feel confident in your decision to work with INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-be261c08-a5eb-4a45-bded-1b247e81d3ff" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span>, as we offer a wide range of <span id="urn:enhancement-edb98034-c5d8-403a-bca4-89771d7c40fe" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/services">services</span>, including <span id="urn:enhancement-3e6effa1-79a1-48fc-9b48-c3037f45f5b6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-6f1887cd-505e-48c6-84d1-82b0f0dd1ca9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/document">document</span> translation, video remote interpreting, <span id="urn:enhancement-d2cd3d13-3d20-47d8-845c-3a9dd42d268f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-0c1054e5-f96f-45ac-a7bb-ef20b3c46d49" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span>, and more.</p>
<p style="text-align: left;">If you are a <span id="urn:enhancement-5f63561c-1b2e-405e-86dd-38c20a4534d7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/healthcare">healthcare</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-c6e5e945-4822-4df7-b956-48d56995675c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span>, don’t let <span id="urn:enhancement-f3e51089-edf4-481b-a0b0-04ad4fd5e1c3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> stand in the way of providing quality care to the people who rely on you to feel better. Our expert linguists will partner with you to remove <span id="urn:enhancement-216a7148-00b7-4e31-9bd0-105fe6831bf3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> barriers so you can focus on providing exceptional care. <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Contact us today</a> to learn more about how we can help you better communicate with your <span id="urn:enhancement-beccd1f2-abc8-4192-b199-9bba0442b4fa" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/multilingual">multilingual</span> patients through <span id="urn:enhancement-91abe0f3-660c-408e-a616-52220ad3395b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> translation and <span id="urn:enhancement-58f56e1f-8b5d-47cc-9075-3e1f87df3236" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreting-services">interpreting services</span>.</p>
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		<title>The Importance of Medical Interpreters in the Translation Services Industry</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="576" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-768x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="medical interpretation" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />Medical interpretation is one of the most important yet challenging types of translation. Why? Because a mix-up or misunderstanding of a few words could, quite...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="576" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-768x576.jpg" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="medical interpretation" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-1.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><p><span id="urn:enhancement-34cd78af-95a2-4e8a-917a-2e115a85438f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-cf49eefa-f67f-4a43-9565-ef2cc6376ec5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> is one of the most important yet challenging types of translation. Why? Because a mix-up or misunderstanding of a few words could, quite literally, be a matter of life and death. When dealing with patients who speak different languages, it’s crucial to have highly skilled and trained <span id="urn:local-text-annotation-9014jrdsg5zf5oa3uwkl9j5a1sjk7el4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">medical interpreters</span><span id="urn:enhancement-85b16024-90e9-457e-a167-4e88d2b3ffb1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter"></span> to assist them in making informed <span id="urn:local-text-annotation-pxb7zt0num2i4914eo2b254jdgecz2co" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health-care">healthcare</span> choices. They are an important complement to the patients’ care teams, ensuring that they are on the same page as the <span id="urn:enhancement-344ab90b-d663-40bf-b883-db405f727935" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctors</span>, nurses, and other medical professionals who patients entrust with their care.</p>
<h2><strong>What is Medical Interpreting?</strong></h2>
<p><strong><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-2.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-28325 size-medium" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-2-300x225.jpg" alt="medical interpreter" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-2-300x225.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-2-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-2.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>A medical <span id="urn:enhancement-b7a6f9e1-269b-4324-8524-e4ee9d8cc94d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> helps others communicate with their healthcare provider if the provider does not speak their <span id="urn:enhancement-d0c9f599-f731-44a9-88ac-61ec8beaf965" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/native-tongue">native language</span>.</strong> Medical Interpretation takes place interview-style, with the <span id="urn:enhancement-5e87d945-6e64-4ce8-ba5d-647e4f04eaa5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> communicating back and forth on behalf of the patient and medical team.</p>
<p><strong>Interpreting can take place in a wide variety of settings, including:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>Emergency rooms and hospitals</li>
<li>Doctors’ offices</li>
<li>Clinics</li>
<li>Dental offices</li>
<li><span id="urn:enhancement-af1fe336-9efc-4ec5-99c2-3c739f745143" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/mental-health">Mental health</span> facilities</li>
<li>Nursing homes</li>
<li>Rehab facilities</li>
<li>At a patient&#8217;s home</li>
</ul>
<h2><strong>Why Medical Interpreting Is So Important </strong></h2>
<p>No matter where you live, it is likely you will encounter people from all different cultures and backgrounds who speak different languages. We must be mindful and provide <span id="urn:local-text-annotation-715n3ae8hvt9aemlyyt2s99746n27xrb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-assistance">language assistance</span> to those patients with limited english language skills.</p>
<p>When health conditions are involved, language assistance becomes an even more necessary and sensitive situation. The patient relies solely on the medical <span id="urn:enhancement-3c13789a-f495-48e4-bf2b-a9409ddad508" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> to provide details of their diagnosis so they can evaluate and review treatment plans. This requires the <span id="urn:enhancement-79bd9fca-5109-426e-a6eb-bd58b9bdb151" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> to have a keen understanding of various <span id="urn:enhancement-c634f4ee-a9c8-4855-b3d2-b33306d59fc6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-terms">medical terms</span> and conditions. They have to accurately relay the right information and express any concerns and questions on the patients’ behalf.</p>
<h2><strong>Medical Translation vs. Medical Interpretation</strong></h2>
<p>Although both terms sound almost the same, there are distinct differences between medical <span id="urn:local-text-annotation-t4kexejvlhn32c6qc1dlqcssmlf95out" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation</span> and medical <span id="urn:enhancement-50acecee-b85f-4203-98e9-aaf5ac57726d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span>.</p>
<h4><strong>Medical Translation</strong></h4>
<p><span id="urn:enhancement-c0e18fed-ab66-4b05-9418-df8223755582" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> translators work with written words to convert them into a language that is understandable by the party who is reading them. Whether translating a prescription, a <span id="urn:enhancement-1d0f92a4-593b-43ca-bef7-d717533c29c0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctor</span>’s report, or a medical bill, translators have the important job of converting the text into readable language.</p>
<h4><strong>Medical Interpretation</strong></h4>
<p>On the other hand, <strong>medical <span id="urn:enhancement-005571f8-e1d7-42c0-9983-41664992bb63" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> takes place verbally</strong>, when an <span id="urn:enhancement-87eb2cf4-de70-4bc7-874b-74100698abbb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> speaks or gives instructions to a patient or <span id="urn:enhancement-abc591cf-6322-4fee-a579-910edf9e5330" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctor</span>, and vice versa.  As the patient speaks, the <span id="urn:enhancement-06f9b81d-6aa3-4307-adad-9cf429b467d2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> translates for the medical staff. This way, the <span id="urn:enhancement-365e24fb-6fbd-4898-ab8a-e81e207b0b04" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctor</span> can understand the patient’s symptoms, medical history and concerns clearly.</p>
<h2><strong>Top Benefits of Adding a Medical Interpreter to Your Healthcare Team</strong></h2>
<p><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-3.jpg"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignright wp-image-28324 size-medium" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-3-300x225.jpg" alt="medical interpreters" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-3-300x225.jpg 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-3-768x576.jpg 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Medical-Interpreter-3.jpg 800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></a>According to federal law, organizations that receive federal funding should offer <strong>equal care</strong> for every patient. That’s why a medical <span id="urn:enhancement-57b59e3c-fee5-4d76-bb3d-44b56778ae7b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> is <em>more needed than ever</em> for non-native English speakers.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some of the top reasons why you should work with a qualified medical <span id="urn:enhancement-3381bc9e-e727-49c3-be61-4055d83c3551" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>:</strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong>Ease of <span id="urn:enhancement-afb2f391-2f01-44da-b9fc-3b6f1139d870" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">Communication</span>: </strong>A medical interpreter<span id="urn:enhancement-68916e92-b54a-46dd-a3d2-4abe091e9d2a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter"></span> can help a patient feel more at ease throughout the process. Even as a native English speaker, going to the <span id="urn:enhancement-a8c46d7a-c0c9-4937-a887-378e0cb43d16" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctor</span> or hospital can be a nerve-wracking experience. When you also don’t fully understand what is going on, that can turn into a  recipe for disaster.</li>
</ol>
<p>Healthcare interpreters can help ease some of those fears by facilitating a smooth <span id="urn:enhancement-2ed31870-dbe1-470c-9b8a-a553e112ec86" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> process. From addressing the patient’s treatment plans, dietary needs, lifestyle habits and concerns, an <span id="urn:enhancement-d0a4c628-84cd-40c2-b5a3-2738511bc932" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> can increase the likelihood of a successful outcome. Plus, there is less of a chance for any misunderstandings or miscommunication.</p>
<ol start="2">
<li><strong>Conveying Messages Impartially: </strong>As we know, it is not up to professional interpreters to share their personal medical opinion or advice. Strong emotions can come up when a patient has to make complex medical decisions. They could be feeling lost, alone and confused, and look to the <span id="urn:enhancement-2d25c97e-92d5-4b84-a4ad-d22da61d9739" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> “have their back.” However, it’s crucial that the translation is <strong>clear, unbiased and strictly reliant on the facts </strong>so that the condition or circumstance can be treated properly.</li>
</ol>
<p>Working with an <span id="urn:enhancement-e13e2077-c0d7-4382-94b7-66d9361fd2ab" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> is more productive than having bilingual family members as the patient’s sole advocate. While they may understand the language being translated, they might also, (knowingly or unknowingly) insert their personal opinions and beliefs into the translation. Just a slight change in tone, inflection and delivery has the potential to alter the <span id="urn:enhancement-113a3b39-b97f-4682-93ba-8986ec629451" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> negatively.</p>
<ol start="3">
<li><strong>Risk Elimination: </strong>A qualified medical <span id="urn:enhancement-f983ffba-917e-4e19-a8a9-5e5508ee26f3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> helps prevent the risk of insufficient information, faulty diagnoses and medical malpractice. <strong>This significantly eliminates any misguidance, incorrect courses of treatment, and extra costs to both the patient and healthcare provider.</strong></li>
<li><strong>Addressing Patient Satisfaction: Proper translation helps the patient establish a rapport and build trust with their providers.</strong>There is nothing worse than struggling with a condition, illness or debilitating pain and having a <span id="urn:enhancement-53532f0e-d877-4c5d-8146-7aa0735ab5a5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctor</span> dismiss what you are feeling. A trained <span id="urn:enhancement-28fab611-816b-4957-a195-a85a460acbef" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> can serve as that lifeline to be seen, heard and fully understood.</li>
</ol>
<p>When the patient receives the correct medical care and starts getting better, it can leave a positive lasting impression on the patient for life. At the same time, the hospital/office/patient facility’s reputation increases.</p>
<ol start="5">
<li><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-cc0cda31-b34d-431b-bcb8-a414c00448cc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/compliance">Compliance</span> With Regulations: </strong><a href="https://www.hhs.gov/civil-rights/for-individuals/special-topics/needy-families/civil-rights-requirements/index.html#:~:text=Rights%20Requirements%2D%20A.-,Title%20VI%20of%20the%20Civil%20Rights%20Act%20of%201964%2C%2042,or%20other%20Federal%20financial%20assistance.">Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964</a>prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin in any program or activity that receives Federal funds or other Federal financial assistance. Using a trained <span id="urn:enhancement-6fa92668-c684-4eed-b6b2-0db39b1486e4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> satisfies these legal requirements, ensuring that there is an inclusive and safe environment for all. Plus, <span id="urn:enhancement-dee70b17-a96f-4d1a-b6a9-5760791ab62c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/doctors">doctors</span> who are compliant with the government regulations can get maximum reimbursement and reduced malpractice risk.</li>
</ol>
<h2><strong>Potential Challenges for a Medical Interpreter</strong></h2>
<p>No one said medical interpreting was easy, but with proper education and training, the challenges can be overcome.</p>
<p><strong>Here are some things to look out for:  </strong></p>
<ol>
<li><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-b7c7f32d-ff20-4341-b0ae-3718b4ce3a73" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> Language: <span id="urn:enhancement-58839f84-d8d8-48bb-ae7c-944e29af4ab2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical"></span></strong>Medical terminology is very difficult to understand and explain. This should come as no surprise since healthcare professions often require many years of schooling and training. If you don’t use the proper terms, you increase the chances of putting lives at risk. And with so much to learn and absorb, it’s easy to make a mistake.</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>For example: </strong></p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Oral </strong>and <strong>aural</strong> sound similar, but one is about talking and speaking, and the other is about hearing.</li>
<li><strong>Facial </strong>and <strong>fascia</strong> have a few letters difference, but the former pertains to a face, and the latter is about connective tissue!</li>
<li>A <strong>palpitation </strong>is the feeling of an irregular or rapid heartbeat, while <strong>palpation</strong> is a method of feeling with the fingers or hands during physical examination. (So close, yet so different!)</li>
</ul>
<p>The bottom line? You <strong>need</strong> an expert who is highly skilled in understanding <span id="urn:enhancement-4168d655-6f81-47fc-883a-6ac1a2faf031" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-terms">medical terminology</span>, these slight variations and the proper translations for each.</p>
<ol start="2">
<li><strong>Expertise: </strong>The field of medicine is vast with many sub-sectors and specialties within it. Believe it or not, <strong>there are medical interpreters who are trained specifically in these areas.  </strong>For example, if a patient is going in for a cardiology <span id="urn:enhancement-1602c075-fe90-465c-b2ab-b3c7228d619d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/consultation">consultation</span>, they might feel more at ease with a professional medical <span id="urn:enhancement-0043e5b3-f58f-44f4-aa1a-4e8694bfb430" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> who has specific knowledge and experience in that field. Whether it’s talk about hypertension, the aorta or the difference between myocarditis and endocarditis, the <span id="urn:enhancement-092c1357-cbe8-4b47-8531-63c4a2bbd4eb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> can quickly <span id="urn:enhancement-5b8ae9e8-643b-43bd-b4a4-3bb2cd554962" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span> and keep up with this <span id="urn:enhancement-e6c8152c-42b1-4e84-9a66-d0d70e2e5de4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-terms">medical terminology</span>.</li>
</ol>
<p>At the same time, a patient might not feel as comfortable or secure in a translator who has only worked with therapists, psychiatrists or mental health patients. Why? Because the two sectors are completely different! You run the risk of giving the patient the wrong guidance which may directly affect patient safety.</p>
<p>Keep this in mind when hiring a medical <span id="urn:enhancement-13e8a16e-c6ed-4f9a-9ce9-fd7bf5796796" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> and ask for their qualifications in detail before deciding. Hold an interview, do a trial run and utilize references to add an extra layer of vetting.</p>
<ol start="3">
<li><strong>Targeting the Right Audience: </strong>The average person is not throwing around <span id="urn:enhancement-aa53b248-02e4-4501-a2b9-d619d51f3614" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-terms">medical terms</span> and definitions daily. While this is common practice in a healthcare facility or hospital, a patient will likely have no clue what they mean—even in English! Medical interpreters have the important job of not only understanding these terms but relaying them in a way that the patient understands what they mean. Plus, they still need to make sure nothing gets lost in translation and information is steeped in fact.</li>
</ol>
<h4><strong>Key Competencies for Medical Interpreters</strong></h4>
<p>What should you look for when considering medical translation services? According to the <a href="https://www.ncihc.org/faq-translators-and-interpreters">National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare</a>, there are six major components that professional medical interpreters should be mindful of:</p>
<p><strong>Basic Language Skills</strong></p>
<p>Interpreters should have strong public speaking skills and solid knowledge and comprehension of each language they are expected to <span id="urn:enhancement-5a439645-bcee-4456-b0db-f3fe0a1b258b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span>.</p>
<p><strong>Code of Ethics</strong></p>
<p>Medical interpreters should have a general understanding of ethical standards and issues.  They should also have decision-making skills and maintain strict standards of confidentiality.</p>
<p><strong>Cultural Issues</strong></p>
<p>Interpreters should know the nuances of different cultural norms and expectations. The <span id="urn:enhancement-30219df0-8317-4741-8e91-1f030e2b05f3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> must be able to anticipate and recognize any disputes and/or misunderstandings between the patients and providers and can respond to them appropriately.</p>
<p><strong>Healthcare Terminology</strong></p>
<p>Interpreters should properly <span id="urn:enhancement-0214ecc2-e92d-472f-8df4-7eb5ed655649" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span> widely used <span id="urn:enhancement-c1a62df9-4042-41c9-9ccf-9dc16fcd7761" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-terms">medical terms</span> and concepts, from parts of the human body to symptoms, disease types, treatments, healthcare specialties and medications.</p>
<p><strong>Integrated Interpreting Skills</strong></p>
<p>Medical interpreters should show mastery in conducting cross-<span id="urn:enhancement-758c306f-d96e-4e8b-9b19-26871cb7e63a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/linguistic">linguistic</span> interviews accurately and completely. They should be able to foster seamless <span id="urn:enhancement-6d3bdd69-2eb1-40e4-827b-8c946436497c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> and full understanding for both parties.</p>
<p><strong>Translation of Simple Instructions</strong></p>
<p>Interpreters should be able to create oral translations along with written translations of signage, packaging labels, medication and dosage instructions.</p>
<h2><strong>Tips for Having a Successful Interpreting Experience</strong></h2>
<p><strong>Here are a few things to keep in mind when considering and working with a medical <span id="urn:enhancement-56fb44bb-6843-4a63-bb2e-2311315b7fb3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>.</strong></p>
<ul>
<li>If possible, meet with the <span id="urn:enhancement-e4ae06fc-4da1-4d6a-bf67-c81391d6f23b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> beforehand to provide more context and details on the patient case, and set goals for the interaction.</li>
<li>Let the <span id="urn:enhancement-6300160e-d136-4994-8ea2-9bae5f64035f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> sit next to or a little bit behind the patient.</li>
<li>Ask one question at a time.</li>
<li>Speak clearly, slowly, and in short sentences.</li>
<li>Prioritize having nor more than three keypoints.</li>
<li>Do not use expressions, slang words, or acronyms.</li>
<li>Ensure the patient has full understanding of the translations by using “teach back” or “show me” methods.</li>
<li>Use “I” statements vs. “she said this” or “tell him”.</li>
<li>Try to give sentence-by-sentence <span id="urn:enhancement-cb81c33c-9242-4ce8-8e16-1208007816b0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> so that there is no risk of diverting from the main points.</li>
<li>Give the <span id="urn:enhancement-3e77c77b-cb69-4b2f-9280-7293a53eb0a0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> time to finish his/her translations before moving on to the next point.</li>
<li>Schedule short breaks in between long blocks of <span id="urn:enhancement-c0c98b8c-70d6-4cda-a6b6-405d191c95a4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation.</span></li>
<li>If time allows, have a post-session debrief to compare notes and correct any missed details.</li>
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<h2><strong>Trust the experts at INGCO for All Your Healthcare Translations!</strong></h2>
<p>If there’s one key takeaway from this post, it’s that medical translation services is a highly specialized industry that requires qualified and trained professionals.</p>
<p>At INGCO, our team can work in <strong>more than 200 languages</strong> and adapt to any medical environment.  INGCO specialists are there for you in any situation. Using a mix of simultaneous and consecutive interpreting, our main priority is ensuring the most accurate and timely translations for all your needs.</p>
<p><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/">Schedule a consultation</a> with us today to see how we can support you with medical <span id="urn:enhancement-512a55b0-ce61-4ce5-8fdf-459526f683ca" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span>.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ingrid Christensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 17:38:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="539" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-768x539.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="medical translators" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-768x539.png 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-300x211.png 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1.png 980w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" />A trip to the emergency room is a fraught experience for anyone. It involves navigating patient intake, testing, and treatment options—all during a crisis. For...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img width="768" height="539" src="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-768x539.png" class="webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image" alt="medical translators" style="display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;" link_thumbnail="" decoding="async" loading="lazy" srcset="https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-768x539.png 768w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1-300x211.png 300w, https://ingcointernational.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Traductor-latino-Directoriolatino.ch_-980x688-1-1.png 980w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px" /><p><span>A trip to the emergency room is a fraught experience for anyone. It involves navigating patient intake, testing, and <span id="urn:enhancement-a37b0b6b-ad10-4dc5-b2d8-ad1db89426d5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/treatment">treatment</span> options—all during a crisis. For patients with limited English proficiency (LEP), language barriers make the prospect of emergency care even scarier.</span></p>
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<p><span>While</span> <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>medical interpreters make all the difference</span></a><span> during the visit, sometimes patients need aftercare instructions in their own language. Hospitals typically have materials about <span id="urn:enhancement-090296c7-3327-478b-bb47-dca33a2a6982" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> conditions and diagnosis in more than one language. But what do you do when someone needs patient-specific instructions? Turn to <span id="urn:enhancement-53afcc4c-479f-4671-a59b-c7e5cdbe8c3e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/google-translate">Google Translate</span>, right? Not so fast!</span></p>
<p><b>The Pros and Cons of <span id="urn:enhancement-4d2892c4-69fa-41d1-8c34-d71e41c53a58" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/google-translate">Google Translate</span>  </b></p>
<p><span>Speed is the biggest advantage of <span id="urn:enhancement-07a5fd25-4bdf-4c43-91c4-7af3ba6134ef" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/google-translate">Google Translate</span>, especially in a busy emergency room. All you need to do is choose the translation language and start typing. Plus, it may be better than sending the patient home with no instructions at all.</span></p>
<p><span>Now for the drawback. <span id="urn:enhancement-4e93a0b7-75f3-4761-a7ca-8231970c2471" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/machine-translation">Machine translation</span> still isn’t as accurate as human translation. And in medicine, accuracy is of the utmost importance. Translation errors have led to</span><a href="https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2014/10/27/358055673/in-the-hospital-a-bad-translation-can-destroy-a-life" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span>permanent injuries</span></a><span> and even death. Sending someone home with poorly translated instructions may do more harm than good.</span></p>
<p><b>Translating Emergency Department Instructions</b></p>
<p><span>When it comes to translating discharge instructions, the results are mixed. A</span><a href="https://link.springer.com/content/pdf/10.1007/s11606-021-06666-z.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener"> <span>2021 joint study</span></a><span> by Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center and Olive View-UCLA <span id="urn:enhancement-cdf1d6ae-9458-4352-897c-073a441ba396" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> Center found that accuracy comes down to which languages you <span id="urn:enhancement-cbfb71dd-207d-4591-8f51-124b0cd3f8d4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span>.</span></p>
<p><span>During the study, doctors analyzed widely spoken languages (<span id="urn:enhancement-0072a53e-09fc-4e70-bb1a-2428920c225c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/spanish">Spanish</span>, Chinese, Vietnamese, Filipino, and Korean) alongside less common ones (Armenian and Farsi). Twenty volunteers without professional experience as <span id="urn:enhancement-0c620494-be9c-4fc6-b70f-17304e8b6f6c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/linguistic">linguists</span> or healthcare providers reviewed 20 patient discharge forms and their corresponding translations into those seven languages.  </span></p>
<p><span>Overall, <span id="urn:enhancement-48513e32-c83f-4a71-8f0d-d19b49620eba" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/google-translate">Google Translate</span> accurately conveyed the meaning of the instructions 82.5% of the time. But accuracy varied by language from 55 to 94%–with the highest accuracy rates for <span id="urn:enhancement-900fd3ae-6853-4c1d-92d0-5d05cacf5a2b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/spanish">Spanish</span> (94%) and Chinese (82%) and lowest rates for Farsi (67.5%) and Armenian (55%).</span></p>
<p><span>Writing systems also had an impact on accuracy. For example, Farsi, which is written from right to left, made no sense after the initial translation.</span></p>
<p><span>The good news is that <span id="urn:enhancement-ecd0062e-5460-4dcf-bdcf-e91de7d227a8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/google-translate">Google Translate</span> improves with feedback. That means it has the potential to become a better tool for emergency rooms. It’s just not ready to stand alone yet.</span></p>
<p><b>How to Improve <span id="urn:enhancement-5230456e-e5a5-4730-ad5e-cbb001af75b3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> Translation Accuracy</b></p>
<p><span>Of course, healthcare providers still need to <span id="urn:enhancement-03e72734-f664-4f8e-a3dc-8215b50a3888" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translate">translate</span> instructions for patients before they go home. Here are a few ways to help improve their accuracy:</span></p>
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<li aria-level="1"><span>Ask the <span id="urn:enhancement-b8142e72-b474-44f6-8a4c-49d0c722a6f2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-1c0c92a6-a2ea-4ec8-99e5-9550b19a344d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> to review the Google translation, if you’re working with one.</span></li>
<li aria-level="1"><span>Let the patient know that the translation may have errors and to contact their doctor if they have any questions or concerns.</span></li>
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<p><b>How INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-91e3fb4c-9866-4b09-af22-7fbd64f3dcbd" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span> Can Help</b></p>
<p><span>As you can see, interpreters not only assist with spoken <span id="urn:enhancement-d30d1a04-2787-4ce4-ae0c-012242d09c80" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span>, but can help ensure your written instructions are accurate as well. At INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-88b6967b-896d-4e50-be1e-41cceed643ff" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span>, our certified</span><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting-services/medical-interpreting/"> <span>medical interpreters</span></a><span> are trained to work in all <span id="urn:enhancement-350c8dbc-edc3-49c2-be18-be82b00dd8f7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> settings—including emergency rooms and <span id="urn:enhancement-6565d810-9d94-4f88-998e-10c8399f6836" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/urgent-care">urgent care</span>. Plus, with interpreting services in over 200 languages, you never have to worry about getting the language support you need.</span></p>
<p><span>As for general</span><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/translation-services/"> <span>medical translations</span></a><span>, we help with those, too. Thanks to our quality assurance protocols, our certified <span id="urn:enhancement-16f22450-2b2f-46cd-ab22-54c84f176d52" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> translators provide document translations that meet the highest <span id="urn:enhancement-21291be7-75e7-4e8a-8b81-40f1a1336206" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/standards">standards</span>.</span></p>
<p><span>Want to learn more about how we can assist with your language needs?</span> <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Contact us</span></a><span> today! </span></p>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 17:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><strong>As the U.S. enters <span id="urn:enhancement-a50b208b-0efe-4689-8dc7-a963d84af63e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/flu-season">flu season</span>, healthcare professionals are scrambling to answer an important question: What happens when COVID-19 and the flu collide?</strong></p>
<p><span>Although it may seem like a cruel prank from mother nature, experts believe you can</span><a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/you-can-get-flu-and-covid19-at-the-same-time-what-you-should-know"><span> get the flu and COVID-19</span></a><span> at the same time. That means flu vaccine outreach and early treatment will be more vital than ever, especially within the most vulnerable communities. Groups such as Latinos, Native Americans, and members of the Black community all have a higher risk of <span id="urn:enhancement-da653a48-88ad-47df-9cef-f715244d5648" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/hospitalization">hospitalization</span> due to the</span><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/disparities-racial-ethnic-minority-groups.html"> <span>flu</span></a><span> and</span><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/17/health/covid-19-hospitalizations-racial-ethnic-disparities-study/index.html"> <span>COVID-19</span></a><span>.</span></p>
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<p><b>Language Barriers and Access to Healthcare</b></p>
<p><span>In addition to racial and ethnic disparities in health risks, limited <span id="urn:enhancement-1cd9ce2e-d29d-4e4a-881f-255c69d270c1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/english-speaking">English speaking</span> (LEP) patients face language barriers that prevent them from receiving adequate care. While</span><a href="https://www.healthleadersmedia.com/strategy/language-and-cultural-barriers-hurting-patient-care-say-physicians"> <span>97% of doctors</span></a><span> report having patients who don’t speak English, only</span><a href="https://www.aha.org/statistics/2016-12-27-aha-hospital-statistics-2018-edition"> <span>56% of hospitals</span></a><span> offer <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span id="urn:enhancement-3db30f95-c531-49ac-8bcd-c841d906da2e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/linguistic">linguistic</span> and <span id="urn:enhancement-8ac4b39e-517c-4621-b266-78fad872a5d9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span></a>. And that gap in <span id="urn:enhancement-81decaee-e2af-4451-b734-e3089ef4e58e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> extends beyond interacting with <span id="urn:enhancement-449cb9ea-21a0-47bb-9d48-a23efa87a33d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> professionals.</span></p>
<p><span>According to a</span><a href="https://www.academicpedsjnl.net/article/S1876-2859(20)30565-9/fulltext"> <span>study</span></a><span> by Academic <span id="urn:enhancement-9ac88450-3ff3-496a-b3b4-429381da92a8" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/pediatrics">Pediatrics</span>, Spanish speakers reported several reasons why they struggled to navigate the healthcare system. These include:  </span></p>
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<li><span>Inability to make an appointment over the phone.</span></li>
<li><span>Trouble with registration and communicating with office staff.</span></li>
<li><span>Difficulty understanding recommendations for treatment and follow-up care.</span></li>
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<p><b><span id="urn:enhancement-f96690ee-3c12-4b3a-a8e7-bd5261f6685a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">Medical Interpreters</span> vs. Bilingual Staff</b><span> </span></p>
<p><span>Although bilingual staff members make excellent additions to <span id="urn:enhancement-dd3de865-45db-41b8-9804-6d16c681b59d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> practices, they can’t always bridge the language gap. They may have difficulty conveying the meaning between two languages and may miscommunicate information, especially during an appointment. <span id="urn:enhancement-0f3e51a9-33bf-4183-b874-0a19210b3a21" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">Medical interpreters</span>, on the other hand, are highly trained linguists with specialized knowledge of the <span id="urn:enhancement-70f7908c-0edb-407d-9d32-73a03831a48f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> system. They help ensure patients and healthcare professionals understand each other, and that nothing is lost “in translation”. </span></p>
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<p><b>The Benefits of Remote <span id="urn:enhancement-f02a817e-6188-4666-8c9c-45863c883cc9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">Medical</span> Interpreting  </b></p>
<p><span>Unfortunately, onsite <span id="urn:enhancement-4309f57c-665d-4dc8-abdb-10ef4303de79" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">medical interpreters</span> aren’t always readily available. Academic <span id="urn:enhancement-a00d9dd6-7f40-4088-a495-4d4c51268546" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/pediatrics">Pediatrics</span> found that many Spanish speakers faced long wait times or had to resort to hiring their own <span id="urn:enhancement-aa3c9276-0b36-4cea-978c-5deda60257a4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> before an appointment.</span></p>
<p><span>Over-the-phone and video remote <span id="urn:enhancement-79e60e11-52c1-4432-b384-9531d8ecb3df" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> allows healthcare providers to connect with a <span id="urn:enhancement-52f6312e-51a9-4d67-aca9-e6a2f0942ea9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-a1806939-545e-4299-8456-aa373c0675c4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> within minutes. You can easily connect when a patient:</span></p>
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<li><span>Calls to make an appointment.</span></li>
<li><span>Needs assistance registering or has questions for the office staff.</span></li>
<li><span>Is undergoing a <span id="urn:enhancement-708cde98-1fca-4c16-93a0-c3acba888bad" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> exam.</span></li>
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<p><span>These remote options have the added benefit of allowing healthcare professionals, patients, and interpreters to practice social distancing. As patients turn to telehealth to treat minor ailments during the pandemic, remote interpreting allows LEP patients to access it as well.</span></p>
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<p><b>A Note About Translation</b></p>
<p><span>Keep in mind that LEP patients may need documents or other healthcare information translated—in addition to a <span id="urn:enhancement-59da9211-17f3-4111-ae9a-2d4888d11a7b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-cce6cade-525b-4475-b3b6-e82f4d30b3c4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>. Respondents to the Academic <span id="urn:enhancement-806eaee3-fd81-4f80-8223-c9990b8e2c15" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/pediatrics">Pediatrics</span> survey reported that receiving translated instructions for treatment and follow-up care was helpful. </span></p>
<p><span>You may want to translate brochures and other documents you typically give to patients to ensure they have all the information they need.</span></p>
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<p><b>How INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-bea93e56-50e7-47e2-9534-b4c9f9cc9143" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span> Can Help</b><span>     </span></p>
<p><span>Addressing the dual challenge of COVID and the flu may seem daunting, especially when you add <span id="urn:enhancement-dc3e204a-a1b1-4083-892d-2c4b61c2b69c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/linguistic">linguistic</span> barriers to the mix. That’s why INGCO <span id="urn:enhancement-e6be7a3c-8a9f-42bc-b868-623819bc939d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/international">International</span> is here to assist with the language side of healthcare. We provide</span><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting-services/medical-interpreting/"> <span>medical interpreting</span></a><span> and</span><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/translation-services/"> <span>translation services</span></a><span> for healthcare facilities in over 200 languages.</span></p>
<p><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/get-in-touch/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span>Contact us</span></a><span> today to discuss your language needs!</span></p>
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		<title>When the Call of Duty Ends in Trauma</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ingrid Christensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Dec 2019 12:18:36 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[On November 27th, in the midst of the season’s first heavy snowstorm, a tragic fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside...]]></description>
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<p>On November 27<sup>th</sup>, in the midst of the season’s first heavy snowstorm, a <a href="https://www.mprnews.org/story/2019/11/27/early-morning-fire-in-minneapolis-high-rise-leaves-five-dead-three-hurt" target="_blank" rel="noopener">tragic fire</a> broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Minneapolis’ Cedar-Riverside neighborhood.</p>



<p>We received a phone call around 7 am requesting us to dispatch interpreters as soon as possible to the scene of the tragic and chaotic apartment fire. We immediately sent interpreters, who walked into a state of unknown tragedy. </p>



<p>Upon arrival, our interpreters immediately began conveying messages to residents and loved ones. They spent the entire day facilitating <span id="urn:enhancement-374c3b77-533a-4659-bab2-430d92e375db" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> between residents and emergency response teams and social service organizations on the scene of the accident. It was grueling work, emotionally and professionally demanding, as our <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interpreters were called from one family to another.</a></p>



<p>Interpreters are <span id="urn:enhancement-d04a564e-3349-46b2-b251-e4adc5ca5430" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trained">trained</span> to jump into an unknown variety of situations, and, on any given day, they typically have very little background information as to what they will encounter. Throw into the mix <span id="urn:enhancement-f751fb88-13fb-4ce2-9aea-83596c51d4b7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/emergencies">emergencies</span>, and that leads to even more unknown and unrest. </p>



<p>And when lives are on the line and loved ones pass away, we go, we show up, we don’t ask questions, we simply perform. And we don’t deal with our emotional responses until the day’s work is done. This emotional response can oftentimes result in vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-ce7bf31f-371d-4972-97ac-8c7453865bcc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span>.</p>



<p>“I’ve never seen dead bodies before… I had to <span id="urn:enhancement-4eee8e82-9c9b-40b8-a47c-76b327f7b1e7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/identification">identify</span> bodies with family members… I wasn’t prepared for that.” Stated one of our interpreters. </p>



<p><strong>Vicarious Trauma and Interpreters</strong></p>



<p>According to the American Counseling Organization, vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-7aa2f8b3-ce50-4593-ab2c-626890b1047e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> is “the emotional residue of exposure that counselors have from working with people as they are hearing their <span id="urn:enhancement-d02e7b07-df53-4445-80de-08d3dc6651eb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> stories and become witnesses to the pain, fear, and terror that <span id="urn:enhancement-6e2166f0-ab14-492c-a969-69cef68f43dc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> survivors have endured.” The effect of vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-64142d95-1941-48fa-a8ff-77f04992d8d4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> on the <span id="urn:enhancement-9c3bd4d2-eddd-49fd-a9c4-f48174da0e16" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-6a81d496-95ea-4870-a7ad-2109ed91a4c1" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> has long been documented to cause the same effects. </p>



<p>Clearly interpreters are not counselors, as we are but conveyors of messages from one <span id="urn:enhancement-623ce240-adf4-4084-82d0-3df954f67767" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span> to another. Yet we cannot help but to absorb the <span id="urn:enhancement-954288cf-2361-49cd-ba3d-ff613a6f5829" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> that surrounds us while we are immersed in a variety of interpreting situations, and that <span id="urn:enhancement-10005c62-b829-4b66-b517-c6099c1c126a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> presents itself physically, emotionally and psychologically. Undealt with, vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-58ee49e9-10bb-4a9b-8afb-fc29599ab534" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> can result in <span id="urn:enhancement-6294f9b6-c4f6-4615-812f-381ccb10f0b4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/mental-health">mental health</span> challenges like <span id="urn:enhancement-09ca7e1b-def7-4b5c-a7fe-5c281dc7becf" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/depression">depression</span> and anxiety. Interpreters experience vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-314c45c6-52b7-4b3c-83e9-28121bac32f3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> differently than other professionals because we not only <span id="urn:enhancement-1a9fae04-f01b-4ff0-a6ed-c3a31202b336" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/witness">witness</span> the <span id="urn:enhancement-f2ee1d82-cd75-4fb6-81e5-d47e9ff0d271" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span>, we channel it to our <span id="urn:enhancement-55897eb9-8674-4629-a15c-e42c04d3a330" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/clients">clients</span> so that they can understand it. We must fully grasp the message and convert it to another <span id="urn:enhancement-c0c3c4f9-ec10-4e43-946a-b3f7d5df3e39" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language">language</span>, and fully express it. There is no way that an <span id="urn:enhancement-4fc18b94-dff7-4c95-964e-6026bc7eb508" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> can avoid vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-e64d447a-491d-423e-92e6-963ce0059e81" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span>, as it is not possible to turn off our emotional reactions, so we are compelled to look towards best practices to help alleviate the short- and long-term effects. We hope that these best practices help combat the negative effects of vicarious <span id="urn:enhancement-5b043b57-2e07-4580-9cd2-4790c5404512" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trauma">trauma</span> like <span id="urn:enhancement-d7d562a3-f589-4cb2-9e17-acf7a11578a7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/depression">depression</span> and anxiety. </p>



<p>Interpreters are called into situations oftentimes with little to no preparation or background information, for example, <span id="urn:enhancement-390b6aca-59b5-4d4d-b134-0e2f4cdcfeac" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/emergencies">emergencies</span>. When our team was called to react and provide <span id="urn:enhancement-59fdb713-28b1-4062-9aa1-848b24b99162" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/services">services</span> at the Minneapolis fire, none of us had any <span id="urn:enhancement-63eb983f-7691-483e-9d39-d65d1c04fbe5" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/understanding">understanding</span> of the scope of the tragedy. None of us knew that there was loss of life. None of us knew that we were asking our interpreters to walk into a burning building and help family members <span id="urn:enhancement-b602f21e-8d34-44c3-8b94-03c487603c1b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/identification">identify</span> deceased loved ones. None of us knew that our interpreters would spend the next two days researching how to transport a body across the <span id="urn:enhancement-9cd9c709-d5df-4100-a5d3-3458cdbbcba4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/globe">globe</span> to fulfill the deceased’s wish to be buried in their home country. None of us knew, at the time, how much this tragedy would affect the 500+ residents that call the building their home, that was now destroyed, one day before Thanksgiving. </p>



<p>Yet this is what we do on a daily basis. Thankfully, fires don’t occur daily, but life does, and life keeps all of us on our toes and <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/request-a-quote/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">our extremely talented and <span id="urn:enhancement-02f73c4b-8082-4c99-9b15-aaf12224a110" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/trained">trained</span> interpreters</a> walk into unknown situations every single day. </p>
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		<title>Book Medical Interpreters Now for Arab Health</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ingrid Christensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2017 15:47:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Arab Health is right around the corner – contact us now to book your interpreter! Book interpreters now for Arab Health to ensure the highest...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Arab Health is right around the corner – contact us now to book your interpreter!</h2>
<p>Book interpreters now for <span id="urn:enhancement-9d8fd490-b359-4e86-bc70-1c36fd665c4a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/arab">Arab</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-f979468c-90c4-4893-9635-871c5ff4d9ee" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">Health</span> to ensure the <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">highest quality <span id="urn:enhancement-260cd312-4275-426c-9755-757324e8e58a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span></a> for all of your language needs.</p>
<p><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-276f2a45-8546-466e-abcd-866cf3e1c71b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/arab">Arab</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-1f17d9bf-8508-4695-9b89-830e6bd4220f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">Health</span> is the largest gathering of healthcare and trade professionals in the <span id="urn:enhancement-16c015ed-8879-493a-b6c3-ee213a5d4575" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/mena-region">MENA region</span>.</strong> The 2018 edition of the event is expected to welcome more than 4,200 exhibiting companies and 103,000 attendees from 150+ countries. On-site interpreters will be available to support <span id="urn:enhancement-790315fc-8a44-467a-b5fd-a3aa516c1f7a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/exhibitors">exhibitors</span> and attendees in over 60 language pairs.</p>
<p><strong>The 2018 <span id="urn:enhancement-0f3ad49c-b0cf-4cd6-b595-c602c952991b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/arab">Arab</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-737d9995-52ab-4e02-a919-3a1d559fe4a7" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">Health</span> show will feature the following specialty zones:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab1">Personal Healthcare Technology </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab2">Hands-on-Training </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab3">3D Medical Printing Zone </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab4">Dealers &amp; Distributors </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab5">Arab Health Congress </a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.arabhealthonline.com/en/overview/show-information.html#tab_panel-par-col-1-column_control_12540_tab6">Medical Laboratory </a></li>
</ul>
<p>Language interpreters are available with training and experience specific to each zone. Our interpreters receive the highest level of training in all areas related to the <span id="urn:enhancement-d3a326d7-5147-49ff-b9e4-f17f0d199437" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/arab">Arab</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-ed275452-c42d-4f92-9350-cf34517c6bd9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health">Health</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-f02a67bf-37e5-4545-af34-52ba5d2c483b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/conference">conference</span>. Each <span id="urn:enhancement-a4d04cdc-dbcc-4edf-8011-5651ebb44d19" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> is specifically matched to our client&#8217;s needs.</p>
<p><strong>Other Services Available:</strong></p>
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<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting_services/event-interpreting/">On-Site Interpreters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting_services/">Consecutive Interpreters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/conference-interpreters-for-fitasc-event/">Simultaneous Interpreters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/interpreting_services/conference-interpreting/over-the-phone-interpreting/">Over-the-Phone Interpreters</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/translation-services/certified-translation/medical-translations/">Document Translation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/translation-services/localization_services/">Localization</a></li>
<li><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/what-we-do/global-marketing/multilingual_voice_over_services/">Voiceover &amp; Subtitling</a></li>
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<p><a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/">We look forward to hearing from you to book interpreters now for Arab Health.</a></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ingrid Christensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:55:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Audit Interpreters: What You Need To Know Audits provide an opportunity to identify errors in the manufacturing process that could result in a non-compliant product....]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Audit Interpreters: What You Need To Know</h1>
<p>Audits provide an opportunity to identify errors in the <span id="urn:enhancement-7b8b4c89-333d-40c4-9c7b-94b96fba821b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/manufacturing">manufacturing</span> process that could result in a non-compliant product. They are often times conducted in foreign countries for a variety of industries including <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><span id="urn:enhancement-c03fe165-81c4-465f-87ae-e6a16c7365ca" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/manufacturing">manufacturing</span> of <span id="urn:enhancement-3aa959db-7b71-4131-afd5-ac813a5f9d8c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> devices</a>, pharmaceutical drugs and electronic and technical parts. Audits are an important part of business especially when an organization is looking to expand distribution or sales overseas. Interpreters are an essential part of the audit process to ensure that all parties are able to communicate in a seamless and accurate way. Auditors usually have a limited time-frame to complete their <span id="urn:enhancement-31d07ac6-9246-48b3-a19a-06caadce35ae" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/ethical-responsibility">responsibilities</span>. Many auditors visit several companies within a country during their visit and rely heavily on the <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/medical-specialists/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">skill set of the audit interpreters</a> to ensure that there are no delays or complications.</p>
<p>[button link=&#8221;#https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/&#8221; type=&#8221;icon&#8221; icon=&#8221;mail&#8221;] Get in touch now to schedule an audit interpreter.[/button]</p>
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<p>Audit interpreters are often times positioned as facilitators of all types of <span id="urn:enhancement-27683b88-cf89-4cdb-accb-43f9fd9d33ac" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> which means that the <span id="urn:enhancement-7e96018b-ccc9-45ac-8534-f18dc4758e2e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> conveys the core meaning of the auditor&#8217;s questions and comments as well as the clients&#8217; responses. This requires the <span id="urn:enhancement-78e21c43-3f2d-4d43-ae00-3471d4593c45" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> to possess not only excellent interpreting skills but also the &#8220;soft&#8221; skills that allow them to relate to the parties of the audit. This ensures that all participants will have excellent and comprehension of the issues discussed. Interpreters are a neutral third party that also has the ability to build and strengthen personal <span id="urn:enhancement-8f40ec52-6e53-4b18-a693-3c43d5fc89ef" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/relationships">relationships</span>; they act in a sense as a &#8220;bridge&#8221; between the parties so that they can meet on neutral ground. It is essential to pair the <span id="urn:enhancement-360a4c8f-f8ee-4224-b223-7023a5ddbf84" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> with the client that will be the best overall fit for audit success. INGCO is proud of the extensive network of audit interpreters that we work with regularly across the world. We are very strict in our attention to detail when setting up <span id="urn:enhancement-549a4197-0ae1-40e8-83cd-e8b5a740379e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> for audits in particular because of their important nature.</p>
<h2>ISO Certification: Does is apply to interpreting?</h2>
<p>Recently, clients have asked us about the possibility of <span id="urn:enhancement-6289b9d5-04ed-4756-be84-3d2fca377368" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-organization" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/iso">ISO</span> (<a class="zem_slink" title="International Organization for Standardization" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Organization_for_Standardization" target="_blank" rel="noopener wikipedia">International Organization for Standardization</a>) <span id="urn:enhancement-3f688585-7ec6-464f-bc9c-bcdae05edea9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/certification">certification</span> for audit interpreters. At the current time, the <span id="urn:enhancement-c81caf40-09f0-414e-b8fe-ce0dddbd0593" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-organization" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/iso">ISO</span> 17100:2015 that applies to written <span id="urn:enhancement-f9a1a4e6-265b-42a6-91c0-987a0fe2b904" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/document">document</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-7fbc41b2-033d-4c33-998b-4e0404173116" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/translation-services">translation services</span> does not apply to interpreting services. You may find information in regards to <span id="urn:enhancement-0fb33505-9001-4058-996c-46d45acf3917" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-organization" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/iso">ISO</span> requirements as they relate to <span id="urn:enhancement-4af6937a-77ee-43c6-9138-72fbc8b1ca4b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/language-services">language services</span> <a href="https://www.iso.org/iso-639-language-codes.html">here</a>.</p>
<p>We are proud to offer <span id="urn:enhancement-11e3a8cc-5c2e-4231-ae28-b3e51e5f744d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> audit interpreters for <span id="urn:enhancement-3d0c8909-47f3-435b-ad74-16863729de00" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/manufacturing">manufacturing</span> facilities across the <span id="urn:enhancement-6c8b0e5a-1166-4a6c-aff4-6be2c16c9e42" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-place" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/united-states">United States</span> in over 200 languages. Selecting the right <span id="urn:enhancement-e32fa31d-ba4d-4b6b-bb06-1150f6c8a960" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> for your audit is essential for audit success. We understand that the audit process is critical to your business success and with over 10 years of experience working with interpreters across the globe we can guarantee you seamless and expert solutions. We look forward to hearing from you to learn how we can support your upcoming audit needs. <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/">Contact us now!</a></p>
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		<link>https://ingcointernational.com/ime-interpreters/</link>
		
		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Ingrid Christensen]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2016 13:50:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cultural Dignity]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[independant medical exam]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[medical translation services]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Independent Medical Exams &#8211; IME Interpreters When a doctor performs an independent medical examination (IME) on a patient who speaks limited or no English, professional...]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h1>Independent Medical Exams &#8211; IME Interpreters</h1>
<p>When a doctor performs an independent <span id="urn:enhancement-1007fb96-c645-410b-afe2-aa202160c0df" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> examination (IME) on a patient who speaks limited or no English, <span id="urn:enhancement-5e504e32-fd38-49e2-854b-11bb551d80f6" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> IME <a href="https://ingcointernational.com/the-importance-of-medical-interpreters-in-the-translation-services-industry/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">interpreters are key</a> to make an accurate diagnosis. IME interpreters are important for accurate results.</p>
<p>In order to achieve the highest level of <span id="urn:enhancement-a085d62f-574c-4c6e-a075-3551fe55477a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> between doctor and patient, all parties involved should understand the role and responsibilities of the <span id="urn:enhancement-14d4587f-56cc-4f13-bc2a-e577ed861955" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>. The right IME <span id="urn:enhancement-7a3b4468-4119-4fb1-b6e4-636ece70a5ed" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> will make the IME successful.</p>
<h2>3 Steps to Success With IME Interpreters</h2>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<ol>
<li><strong><span id="urn:enhancement-aa660eef-feaf-4af2-921b-eb0cc8f2c10e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">Interpreter</span> Selection:</strong> Select an <span id="urn:enhancement-0b8b1530-97c7-42bb-88d5-8770e91e27eb" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> with appropriate training and testing.</li>
<li><strong>Brief the <span id="urn:enhancement-4fd385a2-29ff-48bf-a27f-ab33c63b3a2f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">Interpreter</span>:</strong> The <span id="urn:enhancement-c0e52e8b-019e-4069-8e6e-e9a6b131f350" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> should be provided background information before the appointment so that she can perform to her highest capability.</li>
<li><strong>Role &amp; Responsibility of the <span id="urn:enhancement-602a13c1-b5ac-4179-8136-9d16f43bd2be" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">Interpreter</span>:</strong> All parties involved should understand the role and responsibilities of the <span id="urn:enhancement-e1519711-0de4-4dea-81be-b52742292ff9" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>.</li>
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<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Selecting IME Interpreters<br />
</strong></p>
<p>It is important to select a neutral, prepared and <span id="urn:enhancement-d73f4e3b-d991-4b58-80b5-1e8304e30714" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/certified">certified</span> language <span id="urn:enhancement-9fef1777-35cc-4d01-99b5-cadd0d022438" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> for independent <span id="urn:enhancement-844fd7c5-bf53-42fb-8c86-5eb75edfcf2d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> exams. Selecting the WRONG language <span id="urn:enhancement-25058bbe-4b8b-422c-ad05-d3005a6f27a2" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> could have detrimental effects on the <span id="urn:enhancement-a922960e-be4e-4b3f-95c5-d19f24a83163" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> exam. A neutral <span id="urn:enhancement-433eca23-d595-4155-84ca-5df5f29fd051" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> understands the role and responsibilities of the <span id="urn:enhancement-2df2e9db-8618-4cb3-9a4c-fd4cf3edde42" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-ab37c7c7-5d15-4aea-9014-8cb6bb8c6d3d" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> and act professionally at all times in accordance with their <span id="urn:enhancement-2f2aadb2-7db3-40cf-bb24-0e6f88bbd9f0" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> duties. Qualified IME interpreters are bound by the Code of <span id="urn:enhancement-19ec3275-6d4e-4472-9b98-2acccd96d6ab" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/ethics">Ethics</span> for interpreters.</p>
<p><strong>Briefing IME Interpreters</strong></p>
<p>The <span id="urn:enhancement-9bb2fc70-9994-408d-8c25-46ccd424c300" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> should be provided background information before the appointment so that she can perform to her highest capability. <span id="urn:enhancement-16e84a77-fbe9-4697-80d1-36b42f72db4b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">Professional</span> interpreters prepare for assignments in advance so they can accurately convey important messages. IME interpreters must be provided with information so that they can properly interpret. Background information may include:</p>
<ul style="list-style-type: square;">
<li>Patient’s name and date of birth</li>
<li>Patient’s country of origin</li>
<li>Profession (<a href="https://ingcointernational.com/workers-compensation-interpreters/">especially for workers’ compensation IME’s</a>)</li>
<li>Relevant <span id="urn:enhancement-894d2dc1-362b-444d-a617-384f3c5b2cda" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> background</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Role &amp; Responsibility of IME Interpreters</strong></p>
<p>All parties involved should understand the role and responsibilities of the <span id="urn:enhancement-4db6169e-fb89-48f6-a6c9-8cded26ea91c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>. All practicing healthcare interpreters, including IME interpreters, are expected to adhere to published codes of <span id="urn:enhancement-4ae0ea49-633d-4bb2-b4b4-3af7aaee1841" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/ethics">ethics</span> for interpreters who work in the field of <span id="urn:enhancement-e8259cdd-bbaf-494d-baa1-80a41f85a7df" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health-care">health care</span></p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.imiaweb.org/code/">International Medical Interpreters Association</a> lists the following 12 key codes for all <span id="urn:enhancement-1baf9472-2291-4541-b7f9-dc8a214f13be" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-person" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical-interpreters">medical interpreters</span>:</p>
<ol>
<li>Interpreters will maintain confidentiality of all assignment-related information.</li>
<li>Interpreters will select the language and mode of <span id="urn:enhancement-ba7594c6-0f46-448a-aba5-3a464422b340" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpretation">interpretation</span> that most accurately conveys the content and spirit of the messages of their clients.</li>
<li>Interpreters will refrain from accepting assignments beyond their <span id="urn:enhancement-92619e35-1de4-4827-86ee-bf72828b0834" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> skills, language fluency, or level of training.</li>
<li>Interpreters will refrain from accepting an assignment when family or close personal <span id="urn:enhancement-cbbd9b86-5954-4784-9708-4ba85f0ab45f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/relationships">relationships</span> affect impartiality.</li>
<li>Interpreters will not interject personal opinions or counsel patients.</li>
<li>Interpreters will not engage in interpretations that relate to issues outside the provision of <span id="urn:enhancement-e20859bb-cf3c-476c-970c-4598ef3deb7a" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health-care">health care</span> services unless qualified to do so.</li>
<li>Interpreters will engage in patient advocacy and in the intercultural mediation role of explaining cultural differences/practices to <span id="urn:enhancement-dff22396-18fa-421b-9d06-14ffbada2af4" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/health-care">health care</span> providers and patients only when appropriate and necessary for <span id="urn:enhancement-986f8526-d70c-4268-9397-d10650e7434c" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> purposes, using <span id="urn:enhancement-985bcb25-6cae-49d9-b8c0-308a1fac5109" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> judgment.</li>
<li>Interpreters will use skillful unobtrusive interventions so as not to interfere with the flow of <span id="urn:enhancement-55797cb0-5807-4416-90aa-0b30fa5a8384" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/communication">communication</span> in a triadic <span id="urn:enhancement-2ee6d16d-c0ba-49c0-84ba-29b4c0feb579" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> setting.</li>
<li>Interpreters will keep abreast of their evolving languages and <span id="urn:enhancement-74c26b49-e1c5-4872-8592-35de9881c1cc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-e962e2bf-cf50-4da0-8b1d-006ab716b02e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/terminology">terminology</span>.</li>
<li>Interpreters will participate in continuing education programs as available.</li>
<li>Interpreters will seek to maintain ties with relevant <span id="urn:enhancement-96ca1174-2cd8-43b6-8f42-48326c329fa3" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> organizations in order to be up-to-date with the latest <span id="urn:enhancement-92a75c4c-18ea-440d-ad43-cb124552150b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/professional">professional</span> standards and protocols.</li>
<li>Interpreters will refrain from using their position to gain favors from clients.</li>
</ol>
<p>When the <span id="urn:enhancement-916b846d-6f9d-40e3-95c7-b08e7e22778f" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> provider is relying on the IME <span id="urn:enhancement-c6b43d6d-be65-4d6a-93f4-5c63c7b285db" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> to convey accurate and concise information, he or she is in fact relying on the <span id="urn:enhancement-481f1b8e-bab4-49f5-bda5-550c985ff61b" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> <span id="urn:enhancement-46fa34c5-5200-48da-af85-4be8b036e27e" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span>. One mistake by the IME <span id="urn:enhancement-97bf74a3-eaf3-41e0-b43f-901a592f5611" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/interpreter">interpreter</span> could mean that the independent <span id="urn:enhancement-d6e77c86-2df5-4d72-9f3a-4440f326b578" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-creative-work" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/medical">medical</span> exam results could be wrong.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>INGCO International is proud to work with highly trained and <span id="urn:enhancement-0ab188c0-2b67-47bf-b361-77f8a139f8bc" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-thing" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/certified">certified</span> IME interpreters across the <span id="urn:enhancement-0e2544ae-db2c-4173-8ed0-408092649a14" class="textannotation disambiguated wl-place" itemid="https://data.wordlift.io/wl122819/entity/united-states">United States</span>.<a href="https://ingcointernational.com/contact-us/"> Contact us now to schedule your IME interpreter.</a></p>
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