A Medical Interpreter Who Makes Comparisons to a Patient's Home

question 22

Multiple Choice

A medical interpreter who makes comparisons to a patient's home country to help the patient understand a healthcare provider's recommendation is what type of medical interpreter?

• A) Conduit
• B) Clarifier
• C) Culture broker
• D) Patient advocate
• E) Co-diagnostician

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Definitions:

Public Choice Theorists

Economists who apply the theories and methods of economics to the analysis of political behavior, focusing on the behavior of public officials and voters.

Market System Failure

A situation where the allocation of goods and services by a free market is not efficient, often leading to negative outcomes like pollution or public goods being underprovided.

Public Bureaucracies

Organizations characterized by a hierarchical structure, formal rules, and a focus on fulfilling the administrative functions of the government or public sector.

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is run by private individuals and companies, rather than the government, and is driven by profit.