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Role exchange in medical interpretation.

Kari White1, M Barton Laws

  • 1Population Research Center, University of Texas, Austin, TX 78712-0544, USA. klwhite@prc.utexas.edu

Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|November 1, 2008
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Summary

Medical interpreters often step outside their traditional role, acting as providers or patients. This study reveals frequent non-conduit behaviors impacting medical encounters.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Communication
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Healthcare Professional Training

Background:

  • Prior research indicates medical interpreters engage in non-conduit roles.
  • The appropriateness and impact of these roles on medical encounters remain debated.

Purpose of the Study:

  • Identify non-conduit behavior (role exchange) in medical interpreters.
  • Elucidate the forms of role exchange across different interpreter types.
  • Assess the potential impact of these behaviors on clinical encounters.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of audiotapes from 13 pediatric outpatient visits.
  • Observation of interpreter interactions and behaviors.
  • Categorization of non-conduit roles assumed by interpreters.

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  • These behaviors occurred during active provider engagement and were often undisclosed to patients and providers.

Conclusions:

  • Interpreter role exchange is a frequent phenomenon in pediatric outpatient settings.
  • Non-conduit behaviors can significantly alter the dynamics of medical encounters.
  • Findings highlight the need for enhanced training for medical interpreters and providers regarding role boundaries and transparency.