I was at the hospital ready to interpret for a very nervous patient. For almost an entire year, I provided interpreting services for him at doctors’ appointments, physical therapy and even for medical tests. I was the assigned interpreter when the doctor first ordered tests and prescribed physical therapy. After a while, the doctor […]
Recently, a Spanish-speaking friend of mine with limited English proficiency asked me to accompany him to court for a hearing. Don’t worry, I didn’t interpret. No ethical principles were broken. I was there simply to provide moral support to my friend. As it turned out, my wife Emily, a South Carolina certified court interpreter,
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Most people reading this title would probably be somewhat perplexed. Aren’t hospital and workers’ compensation interpreters both healthcare interpreters under the same code of ethics? The answer to that question is yes! If that is the case, then why would an opposing distinction be made between them? Shouldn’t there be a collaborative spirit among
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This November, the ATA will celebrate its 56th annual conference in Miami, Florida. At that time, three new directors will be elected. I believe that I bring to the table experience, great vision, and a willingness to work hard to make things happen for our association. In the past, I have written about different issues
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I realize the title is somewhat deceptive. This blog isn’t about time management. It is about balancing our message on social media. Perhaps I should explain. In the past Emily and I have posted issues or questions on social media that somehow morphed into unpleasant debates which have never been our intention. This has caused
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Most of my clients are fantastic! We enjoy great communication and they pay on time. They are the kind of client everyone hopes to have, yet when I find myself inspired to write it is typically after a rare nutty experience!
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I have been telling a story for more than 20 years! It was my experience, so I was convinced I knew the facts. My daughters have this story memorized. Yet recently, I found out it wasn’t true, at least not completely accurate.
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I recently found myself trying to survive one of the worse crisis weeks in many years. It all started near the end of March when my wife informed me that the drain seemed to be clogged and she was calling the plumber. When I arrived home, there wasn’t one van, there were about five with
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You spend the entire weekend cleaning your home from top to bottom. The place looks great. All that’s left is a sink full of dirty dishes. Some friends drop by unexpectedly. Did they notice your immaculate dwelling? Do they appreciate all your toil? Unlikely; when things are fine, nobody seems to notice. However, most assuredly,
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My existence is a miserable one, and I have brought it all upon myself. This is because I keep choosing difficult projects and surround myself with challenging people. Take my wife, Emily, of 23 years. She is an extremely intelligent, brilliant, and talented person. This means that I am always kept on my toes. When
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Archway also bridges the gap in communication by offering a wide variety of interpreting and translation services.
