RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- Language barriers at the doctor's have always been an obstacle, but the pandemic has added another layer. Vulnerable loved ones are forced to be alone in hospitals and ...

If you listen to National Public Radio’s (NPR) “All Things Considered” on Saturday afternoons, recently you heard the voice of Narrative Matters author Nataly Kelly. Her on-air commentary about being ...

Debbie Lesser is a catalyst, facilitating crucial conversations taking place in often highly sensitive situations. As a certified medical interpreter for one of the largest health systems in the ...

Editor's note: “Medical interpreter” generally refers to someone who interprets spoken language and “medical translator” generally refers to translating printed material, but people often use the ...

TOKYO >> During one of her medical-interpreting lessons this summer, instructor Yoshiko Ishizaka brought up the case of a former student who was dealing with schizophrenia. The principal of ...

One of the most vital parts of providing adequate healthcare is the exchange of information between patient and caregiver. Without clear communication, it can be difficult, and even dangerous, to ...

MONTEREY, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Language Line ® University announced today the establishment of the “Certified Medical Interpreter” (CMI) professional designation to identify medical interpreters ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Having professional translators in the emergency room for non-English-speaking patients might help limit potentially dangerous miscommunication, a new study suggests. The ...

CHICAGO, July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Artisight launched Voice-Activated Interpreters on the company's leading Smart Hospital Platform so clinicians can seamlessly communicate with patients in ...