The Anatomy of Profanity

We learn in interpreter training to accurately represent what is said in an encounter, no matter what. We know that when a patient uses ugly language, we should interpret using that same language. But what actually happens when we encounter profanity in a professional setting? On May 10th, we’ll dive into why patients use groserías and discuss strategies for interpreting profanity with accuracy and professionalism.

Accredited for 0.1 IMIA CEUs/ 1 CCHI CEU

For SPANISH Interpreters:

• Discuss what profanity is and why it is used
• Examine and reframe our thinking around professional behavior
• Review strategies for accurate replication of messages containing profanity