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Interpreter Roles in ICU Communication by Elias Herrera is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This study aimed to understand healthcare team perceptions of the roles of professional interpreters and different interpretation modalities during end-of-life discussions with intensive care unit patients and families who have limited English proficiency. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 16 physicians, 12 nurses, and 12 professional interpreters from 3 ICUs. The study identified 3 main roles for interpreters: 1) verbatim interpretation, 2) health literacy guardian who integrates advocacy, and
- Author
- Elias Herrera
- Language
- EN