When communicating with a patient who cannot speak or understand English, ____.

A) insist that the patient learn English
B) speak to the patient using appropriate medical terminology
C) learn and use a few phrases in the patient's native language
D) write down instructions for the patient
E) avoid using professional interpreters

Native Language

The language that a person has been exposed to from birth or within the critical period.

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology refers to the specific language, including words and phrases, used by healthcare professionals to accurately describe the body, its functions, and the procedures used to treat it.

Professional Interpreters

Trained individuals who facilitate communication between parties who do not speak the same language, particularly in formal settings like medical, legal, or conference scenarios.