Management of pts not speaking english Flashcards
1
Q
Why are interpreters necessary?
A
1) Legal (NI Act 1998, Race Relations Order 1997)
2) Ethically
3) Safety and Business Aspect
2
Q
What Standard of the GDC applies to interpretation?
A
Standard 2.1 “you must communicate effectively with patients”
3
Q
What are the interpreting options?
A
1) Face to Face
2) Telephone interpreter
4
Q
Why are using friends unacceptable?
A
Could undermine pt confidentiality
May not be objective
Unlikely to have a good range of medical terminology
