Untrained bilingual family or friends should not be relied on for medical interpretation because it risks misinterpretation and errors

Untrained bilingual friends or family members should not be relied on for medical interpretation; because many are not trained in medical terminology, their use risks misinterpretation and clinical errors, even though they may help in some initial encounters.

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• @Hangge_2022_Lost_translation

"While willing bilingual friends or family members may be helpful in certain initial encounters, they should not be relied on for translation services as many are not trained in medical terminology, which can lead to misinterpretation and errors." (Hangge, 2022, p. 234)