Question

40-year-old Bosnian, Muslim woman who does not speak English presents to a community health center in obvious pain. She requests a female health care provider. Through physical gestures, the woman indicates that the pain is originating in either the pelvic or genital region. Which of the following interpreters would be the most appropriate in this situation?(A) A female who does not know the client(B) A female from the client’s community(C) A male who is certified as a medical interpreter(D) The client’s 20-year-old daughter

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. A female who does not know the client

Step-by-step explanation:

In medicine, in some cases it is necessary to have an interpreter to guarantee the patient can communicate appropriately with doctors and therefore, health services are appropriate and respectful. Additionally, as doctors and people that are part of health care, interpreters need to be professional, impartial and guarantee confidentiality to the patient; also they need to understand the patient's needs.

Considering this, in the case of a Muslim woman who needs an interpreter and has asked for a female health care provider, the best is to find a female interpreter it seems she feels more comfortable with women and also the best is this interpreter does not know the client, because if it is a relative of the client or belongs to the same community, the patient might not feel comfortable telling about her symptoms especially as they are related to a private aspect and also, confidentiality is not guaranteed. Therefore, the best interpreter, in this case, is a female who does not know the client.