Understanding Medical Staff Experiences and Perspectives on Child Language Brokers Translating Medical Information

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Abstract

This study gathers information about medical and auxiliary staff experiences and perspectives on children's language brokering in medical settings. Previous literature states that the medical staff often want to help the families they serve; however, limited resources challenge this (Katz, 2014). Not every staff member may be aware of children's language brokering and its effects (both positive and negative). Helping staff understand how they can work together with families can make the experience less stressful for everyone involved. This study can also be a starting point to help develop new policies that ensure that children and their families receive proper care.

Author

• Ines M. Torres, University of California - Los Angeles