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Can patients use family members as non-professional interpreters in consultations?

Abi Rimmer

2020BMJ35 citationsDOIOpen Access PDF

Abstract

In an emergency, when a patient doesn’t speak your language, it can be tempting to ask a colleague or family member to interpret. This, however, comes with its own risks, as three experts tell <b>Abi Rimmer</b>

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InterpreterAsk priceFamily memberMedicineComputer scienceMedical educationFamily medicinePsychologyProgramming languageBusinessFinanceInterpreting and Communication in Healthcare