Is an interpreter required if a friend, relative, or neighbor is willing to interpret?
Yes. The purpose of an interpreter is to help provide complete access in a medical, legal, or other setting for an individual with limited English proficiency (LEP). This means the individual with LEP needs to feel free to communicate without fear of retaliation of any kind. The presence of a friend, relative, or neighbor may inhibit the individual with LEP. Furthermore, untrained individuals may advise or counsel the individual as to what to say or even speak for the individual instead of interpreting for the individual. The only way to ensure an individual is fully informed and heard is to utilize a professional interpreter.
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