Assessing Language Competence: Guidelines for Assisting Persons With Limited English Proficiency in Research and Clinical Settings |
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Authors: | Marcela C. Acevedo,Carla J. Reyes,Robert D. Annett,Edith M. L pez |
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Affiliation: | Marcela C. Acevedo,Carla J. Reyes,Robert D. Annett,Edith M. López |
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Abstract: | Current guidelines indicate that therapeutic interactions must be in the client's primary language. This article addresses the ethical dilemmas faced by monolingual clinicians and researchers who must assess the foreign language competence of an interpreter. Guidelines are proposed for assessing language competence of staff in clinical and research settings. Las directrices actuales indican que la interacción terapéutica debe tomar lugar en el primer idioma del cliente. Este artículo trata los dilemas éticos que confrontan los clínicos e investigadores monolingües que tienen que asesorar la competencia linguística de un intérprete. Se proponen directrices para el asesoramiento linguístico de personal en escenarios clínicos y de investigación. |
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