Lesson 2: Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreter Flashcards
what is the code of ethics
it is the rules/guidelines that help a professional make decisions about what to do in difficult situations; it helps to provide a standard that professional MI should hold themselves to
what are the 7 common values found in all 3 MI national associations
- Accuracy
- Advocacy
- Confidentiality
- Culture Competence
- Impartiality
- Professionalism
- Respect
how is accuracy important for a MI
ensures that MI are accurately conveying the content and spirit of a message in the most effective manner of interpretation
- for a MI this means repeating everything said by both patient and provider
how is advocacy important for a MI
a MI is responsible for adopting an advocate role on behalf of the patient if their health and well-being is at risk to ensure there is a good health outcome
how is confidentiality important as a MI
MI must maintain confidentiality within treating team and involves a MI keeps to HIPAA laws and only speak on health with patient’s consent. It also involves a MI knowing the laws regarding mandated reporting
how is cultural competence important as a MI
as a MI, one must continually develop cultural awareness of cultures encountered during the job
how is impartiality important as a MI
This means that a MI does not interject their personal opinions, counsel, advice, or project their own personal biases or beliefs
how is professionalism important as a MI
MI must always act in a professional and ethical manner, according to standards of the profession
how is respect important as a MI
a MI must treat all parties with respect, courtesy, and dignity; a MI must also respect the autonomy and expertise of all parties in the encounter
what is a disclosure
disclosure is the act of making information known
What are the 5 situations that a MI must report
in cases of:
1. child abuse
2. elder abuse
3. domestic abuse
4. threat of violence to self or others
5. imminent danger
