THE IMPORTANCE OF GUIDE INTERPRETER SPEECH IN HEALTHCARE COMMUNICATION
Keywords:
healthcare communication, medical interpreting, guide interpreter, patient safety, language barriers, intercultural communication, healthcare interpretingAbstract
Healthcare communication is one of the most significant components of effective medical practice. In multilingual and multicultural societies, language barriers often prevent patients and healthcare professionals from understanding one another accurately. In such situations, guide interpreters and medical interpreters play a crucial role in facilitating communication, improving patient safety, and ensuring equitable healthcare delivery. This article examines the importance of guide interpreter speech in healthcare communication, focusing on its functions, ethical responsibilities, influence on patient outcomes, and challenges in medical settings. The study also explores the role of communication skills, cultural mediation, and technological developments in modern healthcare interpretation. The findings demonstrate that professional interpreters significantly improve healthcare quality, patient satisfaction, and clinical accuracy while reducing medical misunderstandings and risks.[1]
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