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Role Confusion?

Role Confusion?

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by Jimmy Beldon Translation by Doug Bowen-Bailey I want a share a story of an experience with an interpreter who forgot the human factor. I realize it is important for interpreters to maintain boundaries, but sometimes, it can go too far. This happened right after the... read more
Dealing with Varying Ages

Dealing with Varying Ages

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by Amy Williamson-Loga Translation by Doug Bowen-Bailey I recently interpreted a medical situation where the patient was a Deaf boy who was of middle-school age. His parents were also Deaf. Now, before I go into any situation, I spend some time thinking of how I can... read more
Managing the Waiting Room

Managing the Waiting Room

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by Trudy Suggs Translation by Doug Bowen-Bailey For me, one of the things I detest about medical appointments is dealing with the waiting room. Obviously, there is the challenge of trying to know when I am called. But in regards to interpreters, there is a list of... read more