{"id":927,"date":"2021-10-20T00:12:17","date_gmt":"2021-10-20T00:12:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/?p=927"},"modified":"2021-10-19T15:27:24","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T15:27:24","slug":"how-medical-interpreting-is-changing-the-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/how-medical-interpreting-is-changing-the-game\/","title":{"rendered":"How Medical Interpreting is Changing the Game"},"content":{"rendered":"

Medical Interpreting isn\u2019t new. In fact, this very important profession has been around for decades. Medical Interpreting helps both patients and healthcare providers to break down language barriers to have more positive medical outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, a medical interpreter is a highly skilled individual who possesses a plethora of knowledge in more than one language and who knows medical terminology for at least 2 languages.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So how is medical interpreting<\/a> changing the game? Keep reading to find out.<\/span><\/p>\n

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What is Medical Interpreting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

A medical interpreter is defined as someone who is fluent in at least two languages. Medical Interpreters facilitate conversations between healthcare providers and patients. Usually, the setting doesn\u2019t matter but the majority of the time medical interpretation services take place either over the phone or through video calls.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It is important to note that medical interpreting<\/a> isn\u2019t a regular type of interpreting service that is provided. A medical interpreter must have an understanding of medical terminologies in order to do well in the field and assist both the patients and the health care provider effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition to this, 100% accuracy should also take priority as no mistakes can be made especially if there is a life or death situation at hand.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Why medical interpreters matter\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Covid-19 pandemic that is currently plaguing the world is the perfect example of the crucial role medical interpreters play within the healthcare system. We can use the United States of America for example.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Now more than ever, over 300 languages are spoken on a daily basis within work and other social spaces. With the rapid spread of the virus, more medical practitioners are coming into contact with non-English speakers. In order for doctors to help non-English speakers in an effective manner, on-demand medical interpreting helps in a meaningful way.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This is where <\/span>DayInterpreting<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>the DayInterpreting mobile app<\/span><\/a> come in. Providing 24\/7 on-demand over-the-phone medical interpreting services with just the click of a button.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Our specialized team of on-demand interpreters are always available to help in the following areas plus more:<\/span><\/p>\n

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