Legal Interpreting
How important are medical interpreters? Imagine having a medical emergency and not being able to talk to or understand the doctor. What would you do? Health care organizations are realizing the value of having a competent medical interpreting staff, as they do not want to be liable for medical details...
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It’s not uncommon to want to use a friend or family member as an interpreter in a professional setting. Friends and family members can be comforting if someone is in an unfamiliar or uncomfortable situation. However, having a friend or family member as an interpreter is rarely the best...
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The issue of unqualified court interpreters is one that has been making international headlines quite a bit within the past few years. Recently, a case in New York has again highlighted the need for skilled court interpreters -- especially in less common languages.
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While linguistic diversity is an integral part of the US, it can make legal matters, especially interactions with police officers, more difficult.
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Medical professionals have made it clear that they need the help of medical interpreters these days. But why has that demand increased, and why can’t just any general interpreter do the job? It’s time to consider the answers to these questions.
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