Problem
A. What category of interpreters do family members fall in?
B. Do you think Mrs. Z's children coopted her self-determination and autonomy? Explain your answer.
C. What complications could arise for Mrs. Z because of her family members asking her physicians to not disclose their diagnosis, prognosis, or treatment options for Mrs. Z?
D. According to the definition of Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act, can family members function as an interpreter?
E. The gold standard for communication with patients is matching them with clinicians who are truly fluent in their preferred languages. Do you think Mrs. Z's case would have had a different outcome if at least one of her physicians was fluent in her preferred language? Explain your answer.