COMPASSION & ADVOCACY IN MEDICAL INTERPRETING

Interpreters and Interrupters welcomes Ana Fauvet, a nationally certified medical interpreter and event organizer. They discuss the delicate balance of compassion and professionalism in medical interpreting. The conversation covers the controversies of advocacy in medical settings, strategies to express compassion without breaching professional boundaries, and the crucial role of interpreters as cultural brokers. Ana shares valuable insights and personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding, active listening, and empathy in interactions with patients. They also talk about Ana's inspiring event, Nadie Lucha Sola, which offers support to women undergoing cancer treatment.

Chapters

• 0:00 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction
• 0:43 The Role of Compassion in Medical Interpreting
• 5:19 Challenges and Controversies in Advocacy
• 7:50 Defining the Interpreter's Roles
• 10:40 Balancing Professionalism and Compassion
• 12:26 The Importance of Educating Providers
• 28:41 Navigating Patient Trust and Rejection
• 32:20 Dos and Don'ts for Interpreters
• 38:44 Empowering Patients Through Community Support