Ethics
The term ethic derives from this Greek word
What is ethos?
The interpreter strives to render the message accurately, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration its cultural context.
What is accuracy?
The interpreter treats all parties with respect.
What is being respectful?
Behavior that corresponds to the accepted and idealized principles expressing what is considered right and wrong.
What is ethical behavior?
The interpreter strives to maintain impartiality and refrains from counseling, advising or projecting personal biases or beliefs.
What is impartiality?
Interpreters always strive to act in a manner that maintains the integrity of their work and upholds the values and ethical principles of their profession.
What is professionalism?
Confusion about an appropriate course of action or A situation in which there may be more than one option to make a decision and the options are not always black and white.
What is an ethical dilemma?
The interpreter treats as confidential, within the treating team, all information learned in the performance of their professional duties, while observing relevant requirements regarding disclosure.
What is confidentiality?
The interpreter strives to continually further his/her knowledge and skills.
What is professional development?
A set of principles or values that govern the conduct of members of a profession while they are engaged in the enactment of that profession. It provides guidelines for making judgements about what is acceptable and desirable behavior in a given context or in a particular relationship.
What is a Code of Ethics?
The interpreter continually strives to develop awareness of her/his own and other (including biomedical) cultures encountered in the performance of their professional duties.
What is cultural awareness?
An action taken on behalf of an individual that goes beyond facilitating communication, with the intention of supporting good health outcomes.
What is advocacy?
It sets the ethical environment for the practice of health care interpreters in the United States.
What is National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care?