Remote interpreting raises concerns about communication quality in healthcare

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As the healthcare sector leaned heavily on technology during the COVID-19 pandemic, interpreters reported mixed experiences that raises serious questions about the effectiveness of remote communication platforms in critical medical settings.

University of SurreyNov 4 2024

Dr. Wei Zhang, PhD in Translation Studies and lead author of the study at the University of Surrey, said: Participants for the study were recruited through professional interpreter associations, language service providers, and healthcare institutions. The survey consisted of five blocks of questions designed to assess interpreters' experiences, perceptions, and the technologies used in both telephone interpreting and video interpreting settings.

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