Ethics 2

Question 1

Respect definition (autonomy)

Answer 1

Autonomy; the ability for people to make their own decisions and act independently (ask a person in a wheelchair if they need help opening the door) DONT assume

Question 2

SOP of respect

Answer 2

Interpreter promotes direct communication (pls talk to each other)
Interpreter promotes patient autonomy. (Rather than solving things for the patient, direct them to the resources)

Question 3

Cu;rural Awareness

Answer 3

• awareness to to cultures including biomedical cultures (medicine, or medicine terminology (acronyms)

Question 4

Maintains Boundaries

Answer 4

Maintains the boundaries of the professional role, no personal involvement (do not step out of interpreter role)

Question 5

Sop role boiundaries

Answer 5

Limits conversation, only interpreting (not answering healthcare questions), even if you are a nurse, DO not combine the jobs

Question 6

SOP professionalism

Answer 6

Prepared for an assignment (ask what appt is about beforehand and review ), ask for explanation on unknown terminology, avoid sight translation (too hard)

Question 7

Advocacy def

Answer 7

When the patients health, well-being, or dignity is at risk, the interpreter may act as advocate

Question 8

How to decide whether Sight translation is appropriate?

Answer 8

CALL MODel
C; Complex; is it high register?
A; Advanced; difficult terminology
L; Legal; anything that has to be signed
L: long; exceeds two pages

Question 9

Steps if you say yes to sight translation

Answer 9

1. Decide (yes or no)(calll model)
2. Read entire text (understand context)
   3 Identify Challenges (circle potential challenging terminology)
   4 Clarify or consult (ask questions
   5 Render text smoothly
   6 Decide again. Is it aprópiate for sight trans?