Standards

Question	Answer
What is accuracy?	No omission, no addition, no editing, no summarizing, no change in meaning.
What is impartiality?	The interpreter does not take sides. The interpreter does not offer personal opinions. The does not accept or ask for personal favors.
What is an advocate?	A person who speaks or writes in support or defense of a person or a cause.
What is a patient advocate?	The interpreter speaks up if there is miscommunication that may place the patient's health or life at risk.
What is transparency?	The participants in the encounter know who is speaking and what is being talked about at all times. The interpreter discloses personal relationships if involved in interpreting for a family or friend. The interpreter discloses errors or disqualifications for an encounter.
What is confidentiality?	The interpreter adheres to HIPAA. The interpreter respects the privacy and confidentiality of the provider or other members of the healthcare team.
What is first person interpreting?	The interpreter interprets as if he/she is the person speaking. Does not say "the doctor is asking this," or "the patient says..."
What does "promoting direct communication" mean?	The interpreter promotes direct communication between the patient and the provider and not through the interpreter.

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