Why Do I Need an Interpreter? A Nurse’s Perspective.
When people learn that I’m a #VocalinkInsider, they frequently share their own, personal experiences working with interpreters or translators. I will never forget the story one told me [...]
The Value Interpreters Share
What motivates people to get up each day and go to work? Some would say great pay, flexible hours, or excellent benefits. Others might express a deep interest in providing a service that impacts [...]
New Survey Reveals Language and Culture Barriers for Hispanics
The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research recently surveyed nearly 500 Hispanic Adults in the U.S. on the important topic of communication in health care. While the survey [...]
Stoic or Expressive? Culture’s Part in Communication
“You learn something new every day” is one of my favorite sayings … because it is just so true. Last week, I stumbled across a reference to Geri-Ann Galanti’s Caring for Patients from Different [...]
