[Brian Pacheco]

Agreed!

[Brian Pacheco]

Errors noted from the Video:
-Interpreter said “she” didn’t sleep well
-Gave wrong information to provider, patient said 2-3, interpret only said 2
-Interpreter didn’t give all that was said when provider excused himself for a call
-Talking privately while provider stepped out
-Interpreter kept information given to her while provider stepped out private
-Didn’t stop provider when he was explaining Endoscopy procedure
-Interpreter left out info about Endoscopy procedure
-Provider trying to speak in another language while interpreter present

Things correct in second half:
-Interpreter asked for clarification
-Used notebook to write down information
-checked in for pre-session keeping confidentiality not saying patients name out loud
-reviewed during pre-session what to expect and the way. the visit should go
-Didn’t accept offered gift
-Was clear during pre-session that she needed to interpret all information said to provider
-sat in correct position
-explained to provider how visit would go
-interpreted correctly, not changing info
-asked for clarification (void)
-used fingers to help remember symptoms
-took initiation to assist with followup appointment
-refused additional services when patient asked for a ride from provider

[Brian Pacheco]

I do the same with the notebook, thank you for sharing.

[Brian Pacheco]

Thank you for sharing, great tips!

[Brian Pacheco]

Love your strategies, thanks for sharing.

[Brian Pacheco]

I feel interpreters are most commonly used for primary care, emergency Room, all specialty visits, surgeries, and with Mental Health Services. I do feel that there are many more areas where interpreters are used, these just being the more common ones. Currently I am using flash cards as well as a notebook to study and try to increase my fluency in the terminology/vocabulary as this has definitely been challenging. I feel that this is working well for me and I plan to continue once working. Using a notebook to quickly write down things that help me remember is useful for me to retain things better during practice discussions. I also plan on continuing to learn about different cultural differences as as I feel this is so important with being able to better relate/understand why someone does something or how they feel. Another strategy is continuing to watch videos and practice scenarios. Once working, I will have a better idea of how to strategize how I learn but I do believe a notebook will always be my go to.

[Brian Pacheco]

Definitely agree with all you said….

[Brian Pacheco]

Completely agree with Cardiology and Neurology!

[Brian Pacheco]

I am so sorry for your loss, and yes i also feel it would be very scary signing consent for something you are being told ahead of time could go wrong.

[Brian Pacheco]

Two areas of medicine that I find to be particularly challenging would be Hospice (end of life) and definitely Cardiology and/or Neurology. Cardiology/Neurology because of its specific details and wording. I feel like the terminology is definitely more involved and complicated as well as confusing.I feel like this terminology will present as the most challenging for sure. Hospice because of the sadness. I feel it woudld be difficult for me to talk about someone dying to them during a conversation. I listen to my wife frequently say things (she is a Hospice nurse part time) about how its not supposed to only be sad, its about providing that patient and their family something special at the end of life (dying with dignity as well as comfort), but I cannot get past the sadness of it so that would pose as a challenge for me.

An area of medicine that I find interesting would definitely be Orthopedics/Sports Medicine. Being very active myself and having had all of my children play sports (some with various injuries needing surgical repair), I have almost always found that area of medicine intriguing and where I am the most comfortable.

[Brian Pacheco]

Great job researching!

[Brian Pacheco]

Great job explaining!

[Brian Pacheco]

Great job!

[Brian Pacheco]

The alveoli play a critical role in keeping the body alive by enabling gas exchange. They are tiny, balloon-like air sacs that are located at the ends of the bronchioles within the lungs and are the most essential structures in the respiratory system. The primary function of the alveoli is to allow oxygen to enter the bloodstream while removing carbon dioxide from the body, which is a process that occurs every time you inhale and exhale. Each one is surrounded by capillaries, which are extremely small blood vessels. When you inhale, oxygen-rich air fills the alveoli, and at the same time, carbon dioxide (waste produced by cells during metabolism) diffuses from the blood into the alveoli so it can be exhaled. This step is so important because without oxygen cells cannot produce energy, and without removing carbon dioxide, the body would become toxic within minutes. An important feature of the alveoli is the presence of surfactant (a slippery substance that reduces surface tension and prevents the alveoli from collapsing). Surfactant makes sure breathing runs smoothly. Another important function of alveoli is the regulation of the body’s pH balance through the removal of carbon dioxide.If functioning correctly they will support healthy oxygen levels and energy levels.

[Brian Pacheco]

Great job!

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