Medical, Dental, Vision

Prior to the appointment - we will gather the information needed to make appropriate interpreter selections and provide them with preparation materials they need. In addition to the date, start & end time, and location of the appointment, we will need the following information:

 

• Name of the Deaf patient and let us know if they have any specific interpreter requests

  • If they are a parent of a patient, please let us know

• Specific reason or purpose of the visit. Please note that “medical appointment” and “follow-up appointment” are not specific enough for interpreter preparation or best fit determination.

Examples of reason/purpose:

• Well-child visit

• Follow-up appointment for right ankle injury

• Tooth extraction

• Comprehensive eye exam

• Ongoing diabetic management

• Please let us know if your facility requires interpreters to wear a mask or have a specific vaccination, such as a flu vaccine

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