One of the more difficult challenges for entrepreneurial interpreters is the telephone. We depend on that very important piece of equipment to get work. Every missed call might represent a missed job. Many agencies that contract interpreters are known for repeatedly calling to confirm appointments. For this reason, some interpreters have been seen talking on …
When I started my business, I knew that I wanted to set an example in ethical conduct. I would not sacrifice quality for quantity. I also went into business to earn a decent income while controlling my time, precious time I could dedicate towards my family. In the beginning, we began by working with agencies. …
The telephonic interpretation described in the previous blog was a big mess! Some very basic Spanish was interpreted incorrectly. A thumb is not a toe! Let me clarify. I strongly believe that telephonic interpreting is very important. In fact, under certain circumstances, it might be the only way to provide a badly needed interpreter. No …
Recently I was assigned to interpret for a patient at a hospital for pre-surgery. When the patient entered the room, the nurse explained to me that hospital policy required her to use the hospital’s interpreter. She explained that I could stay and listen. The nurse pulled out a telephone, placed it on speakerphone, and dialed …
As previously mentioned, there are serious problems in the industry. The larger the agency, the more difficult it is to maintain quality control. Due to these problems, there is real danger for trouble to brew.
Why are Workers’ Comp Interpreters Hated? Part II Why are problems with workers’ comp interpreters so prevalent? As already mentioned, there are many common problems in the industry with workers’ comp interpreters. They have been observed and commented on by hospital staff, doctors, nurses, and therapists. The International Medical Interpreters Association Code of Ethics (IMIA) …
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I realize that hate is a strong word. Most people, in fact, appreciate the badly-needed interpreting services they provide. There are, however, some very clear problems in the area of workers’ comp medical interpretation.
Welcome to Alfonso Interpreting’s Blog, We hope you enjoy reading our first blog, which will be followed by timely and lively discussions periodically. In this segment, we would like to address Professionalism in Interpreting and Translation. Well, what is a professional? A professional is someone who is skillful, of or belonging to or connected with …
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