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Book Synopsis: Winner of the NCA Health Communication 2021 Distinguished Book Award.This book examines interpreter-mediated medical encounters and focuses primarily on the phenomenon of bilingual health care. It highlights the interactive and coordinated nature of interpreter-mediated interactions. Elaine Hsieh has put together over 15 hours of interpreter-mediated medical encounters, interview data with 26 interpreters from 17 different cultures/languages, 39 health care providers from 5 clinical specialties, and surveys of 293 providers from 5 clinical specialties. The depth and richness of the data allows for the presentation of a theoretical framework that is not restricted by language combination or clinical contexts. This will be the first book of its kind that includes not only interpreters’ perspectives but also the needs and perspectives of providers from various clinical specialties.
Bilingual Health Communication presents an opportunity to lay out a new theoretical framework related to bilingual health care and connects the latest findings from multiple disciplines. This volume presents future research directions that promise development for both theory and practice in the field.
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Looking to enhance your cross-cultural care skills and improve communication with patients who speak different languages? Look no further! Introducing Bilingual Health Communication: Working with Interpreters in Cross-Cultural Care, the award-winning book that will revolutionize your approach to bilingual health care. Winner of the prestigious NCA Health Communication 2021 Distinguished Book Award, this invaluable resource offers a comprehensive exploration of interpreter-mediated medical encounters.
What sets this book apart is its focus on the interactive and coordinated nature of interpreter-mediated interactions. Author Elaine Hsieh has meticulously curated over 15 hours of real-life interpreter-mediated medical encounters, providing a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities that arise in this critical area. The book also includes interview data with 26 interpreters from 17 different cultures and languages, as well as insights from 39 healthcare providers operating across 5 clinical specialties.
With Bilingual Health Communication, you'll gain access to a theoretical framework that transcends language combinations and clinical contexts. Elaine Hsieh's groundbreaking work ensures that this is the first book of its kind to not only address the perspectives of interpreters but also the needs and insights of healthcare providers from various clinical specialties. By connecting the latest findings from multiple disciplines, this book opens up new avenues for research and sets the stage for future advancements in theory and practice.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to elevate your bilingual health care skills and contribute to the advancement of cross-cultural care. Bilingual Health Communication is the ultimate guide, offering a unique blend of theoretical frameworks and practical insights that will reshape the way you approach interpreter-mediated medical encounters. Take the first step towards becoming a more effective healthcare provider today! Click here to order your copy now.
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