Working with Interpreters in Health Settings: Guidelines for Psychologists

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Tribe, R., Thompson, Kate and British Psychological Society, Professional Practice Board 2008. Working with Interpreters in Health Settings: Guidelines for Psychologists. Leicester British Psychological Society.
AuthorsTribe, R., Thompson, Kate and British Psychological Society, Professional Practice Board
Abstract

Working effectively with interpreters should be a skill which every psychologist possesses.
This is to ensure that equal opportunities are upheld and that certain groups are not
denied access to psychological services. To achieve this aim, all psychologists should
receive training in working with interpreters as a core part of their professional training.
If this is not available within your trust, it is recommended that this is undertaken as part
of your ongoing continuing professional development. Training courses are available in
much of the country. These good practice guidelines give an overview of the issues
psychologists need to consider when working with interpreters to ensure that they are
able to be as effective as possible.

Keywordspsychologists; professional practice; interpreters
Year2008
PublisherBritish Psychological Society
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Deposited11 Oct 2013
Copyright holderBritish Psychological Society
Place of publicationLeicester
ISBN978-1-85433-484-8
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