Here’s a concise piece on one of the subtle aspects of interpretation — What does compassion mean for medical interpreters? — offered by Yuliya Speroff on the Medical Interpreter Blog.

In her piece, Speroff has tips on communicating a greater sense of empathy and compassion by harnessing strategies that include:

• Active listening and being present,
• Conveying all nuances of a message, including the emotional underlayment,
• Displaying cultural sensitivity and facilitating dialogue when cultural nuances affect understanding.

Find Speroff’s Medical Interpreter Blog here.