It’s pretty obvious why every medical interpreter needs to be skilled; communicating correct symptoms to a doctor is imperative for appropriate treatment, and understanding a prescription is vital for the health of a patient. Without medical interpreters, health care would be much less effective and possibly dangerous. A medical interpreter differs from a medical translator […]
Not everyone understands who is entitled to an interpreter or translator. The government doesn’t make it any easier using their own “language” to explain. Reading Executive Order 13166, I start to wonder if I should be entitled to an interpreter. Does anyone speak “Congressese?” In a nutshell, the executive order, which was signed into law by […]
While I look forward to Christmas every year, I found myself especially looking forward to this year’s holiday, as we would be spending it with our 15-day-old grandson. When the day finally came, it was as joyous as I had imagined. Yet try as I may, I couldn’t keep work completely out of my mind: […]
As we advertise to recruit qualified medical interpreters, the question we commonly ask is, “Are you bilingual?” Well, this is a start to know if someone speaks another language fluently. However, is this enough to recruit and send someone on a medical appointment? The answer is a resounding “NO!” As Interpreter Operations Manager of Affordable […]
We’ve spent the past few months trying to put into words what it is we do every day. For some, we translate marketing materials into Spanish, Arabic, and Chinese. For others, we help them call customers who don’t speak English. For many, we help ensure they get the medical care they need. And we’ve finally […]
We are proud and excited to be named a finalist in the 2012 SBEAs – come support us Thursday as we find out who wins each category! 2012 was a record year for Affordable Language Services, and we are on target to beat those numbers this year! As we continue to grow our business, people have […]
The medical field is constantly changing and evolving. As such, so is the knowledge required of an interpreter. Breakthroughs in healthcare are discovered and introduced into mainstream care regularly. These changes are not limited to terminology and treatments, but extend to an evolving code of ethics that reflects cultural and societal evolutions. To stay in […]
We all know that communication is a fundamental part of our everyday life. It is our way to convey a message, express our emotions, point out important ideas, and much more. Imagine if someone’s way to express, point out and convey a message is hindered due to a language barrier. Often, people make the wrong […]