Healthcare Interpreting Ethics 2.0 (WA State DSHS)

"What is the definition of . . ."

100

Not sharing any protected health information with anyone outside the treating team. 

What is the definition of confidentiality?

200

Any information that could identify the patient, such as name, gender, SS#, address, phone number or diagnosis. 

What is Protected Health Information (PHI)?

300

All the people who are providing care for a particular patient within a particular institution. 

What is the "treating team?"

400

The process by which a candidate demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to be a competent interpreter. 

What is "certification?"

500

A situation in which an interpreter's duty to the Code of Conduct might conflict with the interpreter's own best interest. 

What is a "conflict of interest?"