Consecutive Interpreting Face-to-Face Dialogue

Task Materials – Candidate Brief

ENGLISH / ENGLISH
Healthcare

Interpreting Brief
The dialogue will take place in the context described below.

A GP is discussing a colon cancer screening with a middle-aged patient who

has complained about abnormal bowel movement and stomach cramps.

Domain Healthcare

A GP is discussing a colon cancer screening with a middle-aged patient who

has reported abnormal bowel movements and stomach cramps. The patient
has had thin stool for two months and has lost weight. The GP explains the
Situation
need for a colonoscopy, describes the preparation process, and reassures the
patient about the procedure. The patient expresses concern but is willing to
proceed due to personal experience with the benefits of screening.

Location Health Clinic

Participants
English Speaker
Full Name
Role Description GP
LOTE Speaker
Full Name
Role Description Patient

List of Terms and Expressions – English

thin stool bowels gastroscopy
out-of-pocket colorectal cancer screening procedure
homebound colonoscopy sedated
colon cancer screening bulk billing underlying problem

Glossary – English

Term Definition
 Scenario Prompts
Introduction

[To interpreter]
Hello Interpreter,
English
Role-Player I’m [NAME], one of the GPs here. I'm going to be speaking with my patient
(In English) [NAME]. I am not sure why they wanted to see me, so we will find that out
together.
Please introduce yourself and your role as an interpreter to [NAME].

[Interpreter Response]
[Allow candidate to explain role as interpreter]

[Greet the interpreter]

[LOTE Role-player introduces self in their language using the content of the
task brief: should state name, situation, and why they need an interpreter.]

[LOTE Role-player may encourage candidate to engage in conversation with

LOTE Role- a question about a neutral topic such as the weather or commuting]
Player
(In LOTE)
[Closing statement – redirect candidate to English RP]
 I am pleased you are here to help me today.
 I am ready to start
 [If candidate asks questions: are you ready to start interpreting
now?]
 [If candidate is insisting: I'm sorry I cannot answer your question]
 [Let [ERP] know when ready]

English
Ok, let’s start.
Role-Player
Dialogue Prompts
Part English Dialogue IM Prompts
English  Hi [NAME]

1  What seems to be the problem?

 Hi, doctor.
LOTE 2  I’ve had a thin stool for quite some time, [worried]
 and it worries me.
 Let’s not get worried just yet.
E3  Roughly how long would you say you had this
thin stool?
 About two months, I guess.
 I didn't look into the toilet regularly until two
months ago,
 but I first noticed it a couple of months ago. [worried]
L4  I've lost weight, about 5 kilos in the past
months,
 and I started to wonder why,
 because I haven't done anything to lose weight.
 Having thin stool every once in a while
probably isn't an indication of a serious
underlying problem,
 but since you said that this has been the case
for the past two months, I think we'd better
check your bowels.
E5  I am sure you’ve heard it before – it’s called
colonoscopy.
 The last time you had a gastroscopy was a
couple of years ago.
 I think it is also a good idea to have it done
again.
 Can I postpone the gastroscopy until next year?
L6  Last time I had to pay $300 out-of-pocket for it.
 Of course, I can have it in a public hospital but…

E7  OK then.
 I will write a referral for you.
[long segment]
There are a few things you should know.
 Firstly, the procedure for colorectal cancer
screening is not as uncomfortable as many
 people think it is. [The interpreter
 In fact, you may find the preparation prior to may ask for a
the procedure a bit more uncomfortable than clarification,
for the gastroscopy. repetition or pause]
 This is because you have to drink a liquid to
clean the colon out.
 And you have to drink lots of it.
 It’s an unpleasant process where you will find
yourself homebound for a day prior to the
procedure,
 most ideally near the toilet.
 Regarding the colonoscopy, as is the case with
gastroscopy, you will be sedated,
 so, you won't be in any discomfort.
 Yes, I did it several years ago in my home
country.
 It was quick and not painful at all.
L8  But I had to drink about 4 litres of unpleasant
white liquid the night before.
 Do I have to go through that ordeal again?
 I know it's unpleasant,
 but it is the most effective way of detecting any
E9
abnormality in the colon.

 I would have waited longer if I had not seen my [emotional]

mother's life saved by colon cancer screening.
 Since I'm 40 already I am willing to have the
L 10 test.
 You know it's sort of an embarrassing
procedure.
 Many patients are embarrassed or fearful
about colorectal cancer screening
 and reluctant to undergo these procedures.
E 11  The short of it is, they really need to get over
the embarrassment because the alternative of
doing nothing is really dangerous.

 You’re right.
L 12  I am willing to do whatever it takes to get this
under control.
E 13  Good. 
  I will be emailing you the referral this
afternoon.
 Please contact one of the screening centres on
that referral, or the public hospital, to make an
appointment.
 I am sure at least one of them will be bulk
billing.
 They will tell you everything you need to know
about the procedure.
 And, I’ll see you back here when we got the
results.
L 14  Thank you, doctor.
 Take care. 
E 15  Interpreter, thank you.

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