Interpreting Health: A Guide for Korean-English Medical Interpreters is an invaluable resource designed to enhance the skills and preparedness of Korean-English medical interpreters. Comprising five comprehensive chapters, each filled with hospital case scenarios, this practice book facilitates immersive learning experiences for interpreters aiming to excel in hospital settings.

In this guide, readers will encounter a diverse range of medical situations, each presented through 10 detailed case scenarios per chapter. These scenarios simulate the dynamic interactions between patients or their family members and healthcare providers, offering a nuanced exploration of the linguistic and cultural challenges inherent in medical interpretation.

Key Features:

Realistic Case Scenarios: The book presents authentic scenarios, allowing interpreters to navigate conversations covering various medical contexts, from routine check-ups to critical emergencies.

Diverse Healthcare Settings: Encompassing a wide spectrum of healthcare settings, including outpatient, inpatient, oncological situations, procedures & surgery, and general settings. The book prepares interpreters for the complexity of medical discourse.

Cultural Sensitivity: Emphasis is placed on cultural nuances, enabling interpreters to navigate sensitive topics and ensure accurate, culturally appropriate communication between patients and healthcare providers.

Practical Dialogue Examples: Each case scenario includes practical dialogue examples, providing interpreters with exposure to common medical terminology and phrases in both Korean and English.

Enhanced Language Proficiency: Through repeated practice of medical dialogue, interpreters can enhance their language proficiency, fluency, and confidence in facilitating effective communication between diverse language speakers.