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Effective Use of Medical Interpreters in a Neuropsychological Evaluation
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Although there is a general consensus in neuropsychology that “best practice” for evaluating patients with limited English proficiency is to have bilingual/bicultural neuropsychologists, there are instances when this ideal is not attainable. With the rise of multicultural evaluations in our profession, many neuropsychologists are using medical interpreters. Interpreters both facilitate and pose challenges to an assessment. This webinar will describe a framework for using interpreters most effectively within a culturally-informed neuropsychological evaluation and avoiding common pitfalls that can negatively impact an evaluation. Topics of effective interpreter use at each stage of an assessment will be presented, highlighting general constraints of a multicultural assessment and how they interface with interpreter use. A brief interview with an experienced medical interpreter for neuropsychological testing will provide practical insights for improving interpreter preparation and skill-level for neuropsychological evaluations.
1. Outline considerations for electing to use a medical interpreter in a neuropsychological evaluation.
2. Describe elements of culturally-informed assessments and how interpreters interface within the cultural context.
3. Discuss effective strategies and common pitfalls of interpreter use at each stage of an assessment.