Navigating Challenges as a Medical Interpreter

I’ve been interpreting in a hospital setting for a few months, and I’m encountering some situations that require a lot of emotional sensitivity. How do you handle conversations where the information can really impact a patient’s emotional state? I want to make sure I’m conveying the medical terminology accurately while being empathetic to their needs.

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