Core Values
Convey the content and spirit of the message
What is Accuracy?
Saying in the target language what the speaker said in the source language
What is Conduit?
Differences in spoken language
What are linguistic barriers?
Different methods and approaches used in interpreting
What are the modes of interpreting?
Add nothing, omit nothing, change nothing
What is the Conduit Motto?
Not sharing assignment-related information
What is confidentiality
Checking for understanding, repetitions, or explanations about complicated words
What is Clarifier ?
Differences in the level of formality or complexity of language
What are the barriers of register?
The interpreter interprets after the speaker is done speaking.
What is Consecutive Interpreting?
Phrase or expression whose meaning cannot be understood from the meaning of its individual words
What is an Idiom?
Not interject personal opinions, non-counsel, or advise patients
What is Impartiality?
Explaining a cultural framework
What is Culture Broker?
Different beliefs about health, healing, doctor's authority, patients' autonomy
What are Cultural barriers?
Reading a text in one language and verbally renders the text in another language
What is Sight Translation?
There is no word that means exactly the same thing in another language
What are Words with no linguistic equivalence
Treat everyone with courtesy and dignity, and promote the autonomy of all parties
What is respect
Speaking on behalf of a patient
What is Advocate?
Differences in healthcare systems
What are Systematic barriers?
The interpreter speaks while the speaker is speaking (3-4 secs delay)
What is simultaneous interpreting?
Asking the patient to repeat instructions in their own words
What is the teach-back technique?
Should engage when a patient's health, well-being or dignity is at risk
What is advocacy?
Level, complexity, and style of the language used
What is Register?
The interpreter moves from role to role as necessary
What is the incremental intervention?
Giving a brief statement of the main points at the end
What is summarization?
Communication where everyone is aware of what is being said
What is Transparent Communication?