This is when an interpreter provides accurate professional communication.

Verbatim is defined as an exact repetition without changing the words. An example of verbatim is when you quote someone exactly without changing anything.

This can be done using simultaneous interpreting, where the interpreter talks at the same time as the client and the service provider. ( court settings mainly)

It can also be done for consecutive interpreting: this where the interpreter only intervenes after each sentence. ( counselling sessions, interviews)

Verbatim interpreting can be used for legal matters, interpreting for a statement for example or at a court hearing. I also use verbatim interpreting for training sessions or therapy sessions.

Bilingual advocacy is used for clients that require help making a decision or completing a form for example.

A bi-lingual advocate provides advice and information to help Non English speakers to access services.

Bi-lingual advocacy can be really useful in Health settings. It helps raise awareness about cultural norms so health professionals can provide care and treatment in a culturally sensitive way. These are few examples where I used advocacy : completing a pre op assessment , doing a health assessment with the patient. The advocacy helps bridging cultural differences as well as the language gap. For example ,cultural differences between doctors and their patients are common and may have important implications for the clinical encounter. I have had this instance where a Moroccan patient was offended by the question “ Do you drink alcohol”, this was regarded as a violation of his traditional values and religion. With the advocacy interpreting, I was given the opportunity as an interpreter to brievely point out that this is a standard question that Health professional ask amongst other questions to understand gather information about the patient way of life.