Week 8 – Discussion Board 1

[Art Liebl]

In at least 250 words, discuss 2 areas of medicine that you find to be particularly interesting or challenging. Which terminology do you think will specifically present a challenge for you as an interpreter when dealing with these 2 areas of medicine?

[Isnelda Mancia]

At this moment,I believe that all areas of medicine are interesting.As we haven ´ t yet had the opportunity to work as interpreters in any specific field. However,for me, an emergency room would undoubtedly be a challenge.
Each time would be a different case-one with which you are unfamiliar. That is why i think it would be a challenge for me.

[Leidy Granados]

I find two areas of medicine particularly interesting yet challenging: the nervous and endocrine systems. Both involve complex processes and require a strong understanding of medical terminology. The nervous system is challenging because it includes the brain, spinal cord, and nerves, which control many body functions.
The endocrine system is also challenging because it involves hormones that regulate important functions such as metabolism and blood sugar regulation. Terms such as “hypoglycemia,” “insulin resistance,” and “thyroid dysfunction” can be difficult to understand and explain clearly to patients.
Also, emergency situations can be especially difficult for interpreters because communication is fast-paced and stressful.

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