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Remote Interpretation During In-Person Medical Encounters

Healthcare
United States
Iniciado August 25, 2026

We examine perspectives of a national sample of professional Spanish-language medical interpreters providing remote interpretation during in-person medical encounters

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CLAIM Publicado por admin Aug 25, 2026
Whether or not remote interpretation is used, healthcare systems must measure patient outcomes and satisfaction to assess quality of care.

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Healthcare providers should prioritize hiring on-site interpreters over remote interpretation services.

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Remote interpretation technology should be continuously improved to enhance clarity and effectiveness.

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Professional medical interpreters should receive standardized training specific to remote interpretation technology and protocols.

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Remote interpretation increases the risk of patient privacy breaches because interpreters work from unsecured home environments.

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Remote interpretation can reduce the costs associated with hiring full-time in-person interpreters.

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Remote interpreters cannot adequately read body language and non-verbal cues that are essential to accurate medical communication.

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Patients have a right to know whether their interpreter is present in the room or joining remotely before the medical encounter begins.

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The use of remote interpretation should be standardized across all healthcare facilities to ensure consistency.

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Healthcare systems should pilot remote interpretation in routine, low-risk encounters while reserving in-person interpreters for complex or sensitive medical situations.

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