or read English?
2007-02-23 09:32:27 · 11 answers · asked by SUGAZ 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
or read english. This patient came in to hospital and needed to sign a consent form to have an operation. Does anyone know what the ethical issues are for this patient?
2007-02-23 23:33:40 · update #1
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*edited* The hospital was obliged to provide a translator to explain the risks and benefits of the surgery so that the patient would understand the consent form.
2007-02-23 09:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Allow family friends to be present. The chances are that there will be someone they know who has a fair grasp of English. When speaking to the patient, even if there is an interpreter present always speak directly to the patient. Speak slowly with careful, but not too exaggerated enunciation. Try and make sure you say the ends of words and avoid the glottal stop, and keep idioms to a minimum.
Courtesy and a smiling disposition goes a long way.
On technical and medical matters use a professional interpreter
Don't let "Don't understand English" be used as a ploy to run circles around you.
2007-02-23 10:12:39 · answer #2 · answered by d00ney 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are concerned that the family cannot be trusted to provided correct translation of answers try the local authority see if they have translation services available for use.
If urgent treatment is required as in life/death potential you could seek a court order to treat without consent if failure to treat amounts to negligence, See the hospital legal team for correct action/procedure.
If you have to do something immediate then ask your superiors to make a decision on the course of action to take. Responsibility goes with the pay they receive.
2007-02-27 05:49:38 · answer #3 · answered by noeusuperstate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Every reasonable effort should be made to get an interpreter for the patient or client.
Medical staff should make a reasonable effort to find what cultural influence or aspects colour the case or situation.
Local colleges and schools should work together with hospitals, clinics, and emergency personnel to develop means of bridging linguistic and cultural gaps.
2007-02-23 09:40:27 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get someone to give the local Mosque a call and ask for some advice - but better get the Social Work dept .. involved first..
2007-02-23 09:37:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This country does what it can to encourage immigrants to speak English. Whilst we feel sympathy with those who haven't learnt it surely they have a friend or relative who can translate for them
2007-02-26 08:05:58 · answer #6 · answered by Professor 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
whats someone like that doing here in the first place.
learn to speak English or go elsewhere for treatment, has that person paid into the system
2007-02-23 09:53:07 · answer #7 · answered by billoxon 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
does mean they don't understand english though? i would think they're the same as for anyone else - why wouldn't they be?
sorry if i've missed something x
2007-02-23 09:36:07 · answer #8 · answered by aria 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We need a little more information in order to help you.
2007-02-23 09:35:04 · answer #9 · answered by doverslight61 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
be more specıfıc why do you need to know
2007-02-23 09:36:56 · answer #10 · answered by Marina C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋