Abstract:

Interpreter instructors know that it is difficult sometimes to train interpreters across fields. Codes of ethics serve as foundational frameworks for professional conduct among interpreters, yet the ethical landscapes of medical and legal interpretation diverge significantly due to the distinct nature of each field. This presentation explores the boundaries, contrasts, and ethical quandaries that arise within these domains. It is based on a presentation by Dr. Ardis Nelson first delivered in 2016, in tribute to her contributions as trainer of  interpreters and translators and for her volunteerism for our state professional organization. 

Bio:

Coral Getino, PhD, is a Tennessee Supreme Court Certified Court Interpreter and Certified Healthcare Interpreter-Spanish. In addition, she is a Spanish editor, translator, proofreader, and a Community Interpreter trainer, with over twenty years’ experience in the Language industry. A former scientist, she is the president of boutique language services agency, Spanish Language Solutions, Inc., providing diverse services in the medical, judicial, educational, business, and science/ technology fields. She served in the first elected TAPIT Board and is currently completing her term as TAPIT President. She has a passion for learning, quality, and service.