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- Healthcare·6 min read·
CCHI vs. NBCMI: choosing a medical interpreter certification
Two national bodies certify medical interpreters: CCHI and NBCMI. Healthcare procurement teams sometimes prefer one over the other. Here is what each credential actually covers.
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Video Remote Interpreting (VRI): when it works and when it does not
Video Remote Interpreting can extend access to qualified interpreters and reduce costs, but it is not the right answer for every setting. Here is how to decide.
Read article - Legal·7 min read·
Indigenous Mesoamerican languages in U.S. courts
Many U.S. residents from Mexico and Guatemala speak indigenous languages, not Spanish, as their primary language. Misidentification has serious consequences in court and clinic.
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Why long proceedings require interpreter teams
For long depositions and trials, scheduling one interpreter to work all day is a recipe for errors on the record. Professional standards call for interpreter teams.
Read article - Industry·5 min read·
Certified translation vs. notarized translation: what is the difference?
Certified and notarized translations sound similar and are frequently confused. They are not the same thing, and using the wrong one can cause a filing to be rejected.
Read article - Legal·5 min read·
Court interpreter ethics: the four canons that govern professional practice
A court interpreter is bound by a written code of ethics with specific canons. Understanding what those canons require, and what they prohibit, explains why a courtroom interpreter behaves the way they do.
Read article - Industry·6 min read·
Hague Apostille for translated documents: international authentication explained
Translating a U.S. document for use in a foreign court, embassy, or government agency often requires more than a certified translation. An apostille or consular legalization is the international authentication step.
Read article - Healthcare·6 min read·
Willie Ramirez: the most expensive interpreting error in U.S. medical history
A false cognate misinterpreted in a South Florida ER led to a missed brain hemorrhage, lifelong quadriplegia, and a $71 million settlement. The case explains why hospital interpretation is no place for bilingual family members.
Read article - Compliance·6 min read·
Bilingual staff vs. certified interpreters: where the line is
Federal LEP guidance allows bilingual staff to handle in-language communication in their normal job role, but requires qualified interpreters in certain interactions. Here is what the line looks like and how to stay on the right side of it.
Read article - Industry·5 min read·
Cultural broker vs. interpreter: where the line lies
A good interpreter sometimes notices a cultural misunderstanding that is not strictly a translation issue. Whether and how the interpreter can speak up is one of the most discussed ethical questions in the profession.
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Sworn, certified, notarized, apostilled: which translation authentication do you need?
Four different authentication terms get used interchangeably in U.S. translation work, and they are not the same thing. Here is the distinction between certified, notarized, sworn, and apostilled translation, and how to know which one a filing actually requires.
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