Perhaps there's a way we can get automation to help us eliminate some of the rote things we are asked to do that have little to nothing to do with the art and science of practicing medicine. As we ...

The University Hospital of North Durham has begun using a system called Absolute Instant Video Interpreter (AIVI), which is a ...

Federal regulations bar bilingual staff from interpreting unless they become certified, yet many clinics rely on these employees anyway. So researchers tested whether a 1-week long training in medical ...

Accessing quality medical care can often feel overwhelming if you don’t speak English. However, requesting an interpreter or finding a language-friendly clinic can help you communicate effectively and ...

Wrestling with language is part of the national identity in Switzerland, where German, French and Italian are used — plus a fourth official language: Romansh ...

"Health care interpreters in Australia are trained to work with health professionals and need to regularly update their medical knowledge as part of their professional recertification requirements," ...

As the healthcare sector leaned heavily on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, interpreters reported mixed experiences that raises serious questions about the effectiveness of remote ...

The health care industry is a critical sector that helps save people’s lives. Sometimes, medical professionals and patients have communication barriers that can hinder that process. However, the great ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Many of us take for granted the ability to talk with our health care provider but for many of our neighbors there is a language barrier to receiving adequate care. A program ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Local health providers are working to bridge the gap between doctors and non-English speakers, offering services to create more efficient and comfortable experiences for patients.

SPOKANE, Wash. - Providence Health, the region's largest medical service provider, has turned to online interpreters to help non-English-speakers receive care from nurses, doctors or therapists. The ...