Learn about Language Services at Hospital for Special Surgery, a department of medical interpreters who are dedicated to meeting the communication needs of patients who speak languages other than English or who may be visually or hearing impaired. Services include face-to-face interpretation, live telephonic interpretation and video interpretation. The role of a medical interpreter is to serve as the voice of a patient. This is particularly important in a health care setting as interpreters help patients understand aspects of their diagnosis and care by acting as a liaison between a patient and his or her health care provider. Watch as HSS medical interpreters share their experiences and what led them to join this profession that helps patients from around the world.

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