Interpreting Diploma: Health Portfolio - Glossary & Terminology

This assignment is a health portfolio designed for students pursuing a Diploma of Interpreting, specifically focusing on building glossaries for translating and interpreting projects within healthcare settings. The portfolio covers essential aspects of the Australian healthcare system, including its structure, key personnel, and various departments and specialties within hospitals. It delves into basic anatomy and anatomical terms, fundamental word structures, common medical conditions, routine medical procedures, and the use of euphemisms in health interpreting. Furthermore, the portfolio emphasizes the roles and responsibilities of interpreters, security protocols, confidentiality, and privacy considerations. The assignment requires students to define key terms, label diagrams of body systems, and demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology, contributing to a shared online glossary to enhance their practical interpreting skills in health-related contexts. The student is also expected to research and translate medical terms in context.

STUDENT –ASSESSMENT TASK
Task Name Health Portfolio
National unit/s title Build glossaries for
translating and
interpreting projects
Use routine health
terminology in
interpreting
(LOTE/English)
National qualification title Diploma of Interpreting
(LOTE-English)
Section A – Assessment Information
Assessment duration and/or due date
Due by week 7
Task instructions
Summary and Purpose of Assessment
The aim of this task is to assess the knowledge requirements and gather appropriate evidence for
PSPTIS002 Build glossaries for translating and interpreting projects in the context of health settings as
required by PSPTIS047 Use routine health terminology in interpreting (LOTE/English).
In order to do this, you are to prepare a portfolio of information related to interpreting in health
settings, and use glossary building and other skills and knowledge to complete a number of short answer
and terminology related tasks.
The Health Glossary task has two parts, but all are designed for you to develop and demonstrate skills in
glossary building and interpreting in health and allied health settings. This information will also provide
a foundation for your practical interpreting skills related to health to be assessed in Terminology cluster -
Assessment Tasks 2 and 3 (practical interpreting tasks).
Assessment Instructions
● Complete the Health Portfolio document (below) using a range of resources including online materials
and classmates (peers)/your trainers.
● Follow the instructions for each question to ensure you answer Parts 1and 2 of the Health Portfolio in
line with any word guides.
● The majority of this task will be completed individually in your own time, but with some class time
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devoted to Part 2.
● Both Parts 1 and 2 must be answered correctly for you to be assessed as satisfactory for this
assessment task
● You must submit the Health Glossary digitally (online on Canvas) and contribute to the shared online
glossary by the due date.
Conditions for assessment
● You will be assessed individually against all assessment criteria and each submit their own Portfolio
and contribute individually to the shared glossary.
● Please make arrangements with your assessor at least one week prior to the assessment due date if
you feel you require special allowance or allowable adjustment to this task
● You will be assessed as satisfactory or not satisfactory
● You can appeal the assessment decision according to the RMIT Assessment Processes
Equipment/resources students must supply (if
applicable):
Equipment/resources to be provided by RMIT or
the workplace (if applicable):
● Computer and relevant software to allow
internet research and contributions to the
shared online glossary
● Shared glossary template
● Student version of this task
● Canvas upload spot for submission
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Section B – Portfolio:
Interpreting in
Health Settings
PORTFOLIO
Diploma of Interpreting (LOTE/English)
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Table of Contents
Definitions and context setting 6
The health system in Australia 6
Departments and specialties 7
Body systems 9
Basic anatomy and anatomical terms 15
Fundamental word structure and abbreviations 16
Routine medical conditions and symptoms 18
Routine medical procedures and investigations 21
Euphemism in health interpreting 24
Role and responsibilities of interpreters and others 24
Security, confidentiality and privacy 26
PART 2: Possible Circumstances and Terminology 28
Common projects in health and allied health 28
Possible Circumstances 29
Glossary of Health Terminology 30
Research 30
Discuss 31
Translate 32
Translate - in context 33
Contribute 34
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Definitions and context setting
The following questions are designed to help you develop and demonstrate an overarching understanding
of the health and allied health systems here in Australia, the key personnel and professionals working in
these settings, the typical environments and also medications and basic anatomy.
Instructions:
● Answer each question in line with any word guides given.
● You will need to research responses for this task, but are asked to put definitions and responses
into your own words (not using the words of others).
○ Where definitions are required, do not cut and paste these from website/other materials.
This might be plagiarism, but it also does not demonstrate your understanding.
Question 1 PSPTIS047 PC 1.1, KE 2, KE3
The health system in Australia
Fill in the blanks to demonstrate your understanding of the health system in Australia as well as some of
the key people.
The Australian healthcare system is complex, comprising of service providers such as private medical
practitioners, other health professionals, public and private hospitals, clinics and government / non-
government agencies.
The Australian healthcare system is supported by a scheme called _ Medicare _______. This scheme is
available to Australian and New Zealand citizens, permanent residents in Australia, and people from
some other countries who have with reciprocal agreements. Many people will refer to his scheme
covering, or partly covering costs of medical services as bulk billing__Healthcare_______ services. Any
payment above this is referred to as a __GAP________ payment.
Another scheme which allows consumers to purchase some specified medicines at a lower cost is the _
PBS ________. This is often referred to by its abbreviation ____ Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
________
As well as the public health system, Australians can also purchase __Private Health insurance
membership_________ which can cover hospital and some ‘extras’ treatment such as dental services.
Bupa, NIB and HCF are major providers in Australia. The Government provides a __rebates_____ to help
with the cost of your private health insurance depending on your income.
A __Concession_(LOW INCOME HEALTH CARE CARD)_________ card is available to those Australians
(citizens of permanent residents) who earn a low income which is under a specified limit. This card
provides card holders with cheaper health care and some discounts.
[For assessor] The student has satisfactorily answered Question 1 - YES / NO
Question 2 PSPTIS047 PC 1.1, KE4, KE5
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Departments and specialties
The Australian healthcare system is made up of a number of parts. In the following questions, you’re
asked to define some major departments and sections of a hospital, or specialised areas in health and
allied health.
a). Define the difference between hospital in-patient and out-patient services.
Word guide: 50-100 words
Answer: Hospital In- Patient means someone who has been admitted to the hospital for a short stay
could be overnight or for a longer period. The doctors keep the patient at hospital to monitor them
closely and to follow up their progress while their stay at the hospital.
Outpatient care for patients don’t need to stay at the hospital. They are at the hospital just to see a
physician or for a speciality facility outside the hospital .
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b). Define the following specialist departments and services by the health professionals that work there
and the services they provide.
Word guide: 25-75 words each
Audiology Audiologist is to assess, diagnose and treat the patient who suffer of hear loss or
balance disorder including kids and adults, their services is comprehensive like:
-How to manage the hear loss by providing the appropriate pathway.
-selecting the appropriate hear aids and educating the patient how to fit it.
-Tinnitus service by evaluating of tinnitus and plan a strategy cater for the patient’s
needs
-Wax management.
- Balance disorder management by helping people who suffer from dizziness and
imbalance.
Surgery It is medical procedure that treats injuries, repair damage. The performance of these
procedures is by the surgeon.
Each surgeon can perform the surgery based on his speciality,
There is different surgeon speciality like as:
 Cardiopoietic surgery
 Neurosurgery.
 Orthopaedic Surgery.
 Paediatric Surgery.
 Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
 Urology.
Physiotherapy Physiotherapy is a treatment of an injury by using a physical methods like exercise,
massage.
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Physiotherapist support people who are affected by injuries, disability or deformity
through a manual therapy, specific movements and educate them with some
exercises which can support their movements.
Optometry Optometry is a specializes healthcare profession of measuring eyesight, diagnosing
eye disease, prescribing corrective eyeglasses or lenses. Optometrist deals with the
patients with irreversible eyesight and educate the patients about their regular
visual exercise and how to improve their sight.
Maternity Providing care during and after childbirth maternity. ##
Emergency Emergency department is providing a medical and surgical care for
patients who need an immediate care or intervention. Emergency
department provides 24 hours emergency care. Emergency doctor helps
patients and perform life-saving treatment for patients who needs an
immediate treatment.
Dentistry The health profession which provides treatment of oral diseases including
repair and extraction of teeth. Dentist is licensed to practice diagnosis
and treatment of teeth diseases.
GP The General practitioner (GP) treats all common medical conditions and refer
patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatments.
Nutritionist The nutritionist is a person which can help the other people to form a healthy eating
habit in order to enhance the well-being as well as can prevent illness.
Medical
Imaging
The concept if medical imaging generally refers to various unique technologies which
are used to view the body of the human being to diagnose, monitor as well as
effectively treat the medical conditions.
[For assessor] The student has satisfactorily answered Question 2b - YES / NO
c). Define the difference between hospital in-patient and out-patient services.
Word guide: 50-100 words
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Question 3 PSPTIS047 PC 2.3, 2.4, KE 1
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Body systems
Complete the following diagrams of different systems of the body1 by
using the correct title for the system and including all the relevant
labels. This first one - the Integumentary System - is given as an
example.
System name: Integumentary System
● Encloses internal body structure
● Site of many sensory receptors
(1) Hair
(2) Skin
(3) Nails
System name: Skeletal system
● Supports the body
● Enables movement (with muscular system)
(4) Cartilage
(5) Bones
(6) Joints
1 Images and information regarding the systems of the body have been taken from Anatomy and Physiology, and OpenStax resource, access for
free at https://openstax.org/books/anatomy-and-physiology/pages/1-introduction
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System name: Nervous system
● Detects and processes sensory information
● Activates bodily responses
(7) Brain
(8) Spinal Cord
(9) Peripheral Nerves
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System name: Muscular System
● Enables movement (with skeletal system)
● Helps maintain body temperature
(10) Skeletal Muscles
(11) Tendons
System name: __Respiratory system
● Removes carbon dioxide from the body
● Delivers oxygen to blood
(12) Nasal Passage
(13) Trachea
(14) Lungs
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System name: _Female Reproductive System
● Produces sex hormones and gamates
● Supports embryo/fetus until birth
● Produces milk for infant
(15) Mammary glands
(16) Ovaries
(17) Uterus
System name: Lymphatic System
● Returns fluid to blood
● Defends against pathogens
(18) Thymus
(19) Lymph nodes
(20) Spleen
(21) Lymphatic vessels.
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System name: Endocrine System ____________________
● Secretes hormones
● Regulates body processes
(22) Ovaries
(23) Pituitary gland
(24) Thyroid gland
(25) Pancreas
(26) Adrenal Gland
(27) Testes
System name: Digestive System
● Processes food for use by the body
● Removes waste from undigested food
(28) Stomach
(29) Liver
(30) Gall bladder
(31) Large Intestine
(32) Small Intestine
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System name: _Cardiovascular System
● Delivers oxygen and nutrients to tissues
● Equalizes temperature in the body
(33) Heart
(34) Blood Vessels
System name: Male Reproductive System
● Produces sex hormones and gametes
● Delivers gametes to female
(35) Epididymis
(36) Testes
System name: Urinary System ____________________
● Controls water balance
● Removes waste from blood and excretes them
(37) Kidneys
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(38) Urinary Bladder
[For assessor] The student has satisfactorily answered Question 3 - YES / NO
Question 4 PSPTIS047 PC 2.3, 2.4, KE 1
Basic anatomy and anatomical terms
a). The following are definitions for some parts of the body. Label each key term.
Term Definition
Tendon This tissue connects muscle to bone
Ligament This tissue connects bones to other bones
Bone or osseous tissue Hard whitish tissue making up the skeleton
Circulatory System This circulates in the arteries and veins, carrying oxygen to and carbon dioxide
from the tissues of the body.
Posterior An anatomical directional term which describes something that is towards or
at the back of the body, behind
Anterior An anatomical directional term which describes something that is towards the
front of the body, in front of
Medial An anatomical directional term which describes something that is towards the
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midline of the body, on the inner side of
Superior or cranial An anatomical directional term which describes something that is towards the
head end or upper part of a structure or the body, above
Femoral Region A regional term used to refer to the thigh area
Carpus Region A regional term used to refer to the wrist area
Sternal Region A regional term used to refer to the breastbone
Cervical Region A regional term used to refer to the neck
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b). Provide a definition for the following anatomical terms.
Joint The joint is a place where two or the more bones are interconnected with each
other.
Cranial cavity The cranial cavity is also called as intra-cranial space. It is generally a space
within the skull which specifically accommodates the human brain.
Sagittal plane It is generally a longitudinal plane which can divide the human body of a
bilaterally symmetrical animal into both right and left sections.
Heart It is a hollow muscular organ within the human body which generally expands
as well as can contract in order to move the blood via the arteries and veins.
Lungs It is the pair of a organ located within the chest and can supplies the body with
oxygen as well as can removes the carbon dioxide from the body.
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Question 5 PSPTIS047 PC 2.1, 2.4
Fundamental word structure and abbreviations
a). Medical terms are often made up of a root and affixes (prefixes and/or suffixes). Define these three
terms and give an example to illustrate your answer:
● Root: It is the portion of an organ like hair, tooth or a nail, which is buried in the tissue
● Prefix: It is a word that is placed at the beginning of a medical term or word in order to alter or
modify the meaning. For example, Endo means inside, endoscope, it is an instrument that is used
to look inside the human body organs and cavities as well.
● Suffix: It is a word that is generally appears at the end of a medical term as well as can specify a
test, function, procedure or a disorder and many more. For example, cardia is a suffix used in the
terms of heart such as tachycardia, dextrocardia.
Word guide: 50-100 words
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Answer:
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b). Break down the following 5 medical terms to identify the root and any affixes. Include the meaning of
the full term as well as each part of each word. An example is given for you.
Term Definition and parts of the word
Angioplasty Definition: Angioplasty is the surgical repair of the blood vessels.
● Angi/o- = blood vessels
● -plasty = surgical repair or reconstruction
Hemangioma Definition: it is benign blood collection( Vascular tumour).
. Hem = Refer to blood.
. -Angi/o= blood vessels
Encephalogram Definition: X-ray picture of the brain.
.Encephalon- =brain
. -gram= to write
Hypertrichosis Definition: Excessive hair growth anywhere on the body in either males or
females.
. Hyper- =over
. -Trichosis =hair
.-Osis = Condition
Corectomy Definition: is the surgical removal of part of the iris.
.Core- = of or pertaining to eye’s pupil.
.-ectomy=Denotes a surgical operation or removal of a body part(excision).
Tympanocentesis Definition: Is a minor surgical procedure to puncture of the tympanic
membrane with a small gauge needle to aspirate fluide from the middle ear
cleft.
.Tympan/o- =eardrum
. -Centesis =Surgical puncture for aspiration.
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c). The following are ten abbreviations for some medical specific terms. Expand the abbreviations to
demonstrate that you know what each abbreviation means.
Term Definition
ECG It is an Electrocardiogram that can records the electrical signals from the
cardiac system in order to check for various cardiac conditions.
O2 Oxygenation generally occurs when the oxygen molecules can entre the tissues
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of the body.
MRI It is a medical procedure in which the radio waves as well as a powerful magnet
can linked to a computer system and are used to produce a detailed pictures of
all areas inside the human body.
PTSD It is generally an anxiety disorder which can develop in reaction to the physical
harm or a major mental or an emotional agony.
ADHD It is an Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. It is a chronic condition which
can affect various number of children as well as can often continue into an
adulthood.
BP It is generally the force of the blood circulating on the walls of the arteries.
UTI It is the Urinary Tract Infection, an infection in any part of the urinary system
mostly of a kidney, bladder, Ureter.
DNR It stands for Do Not Resuscitate, generally used within the healthcare
organizations as well as the other well-being care facilities in order to show to
the care staff the decisions of a patient’s care professional and family.
HRT It is generally a treatment with the hormones in order to replace the natural
hormones when the human body does not make enough ones.
SOB It stands for Shortness of Breath, specifically called as dyspnoea and is
frequently illustrated as an intense tightening within the chest, difficulty in
breathing, air hunger, breathlessness or a feeling of choking.
OTC It is an Over-the-Counter medicine generally means that the drugs that are
legally enable to be sold by the pharmacists without the requirement for a
prescription.
PNR It generally refers to the administration of a prescribed medication as the
situation cam calls for it.
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Question 6 PSPTIS047 PC 2.3, 2.4, KE7, KE10
Routine medical conditions and symptoms
a). The following are a list of routine medical conditions, and space to add two more of your own
research. Write a short paragraph about each and include:
● a description of the condition, and
● any routine investigations (and the equipment used) and/or treatment
You may also like to include (if relevant) who the condition tends to affect (e.g. children or the elderly).
An example is given as a guide.
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Word Guide: 75-150 words each
Condition Description
Hypertension Hypertension or high blood pressure is when the blood is pumping (from the
heart) is pumping through the arteries with more force than normal.
This adds stress to the arteries and can speed up clogging in the arteries.
Hypertension is diagnosed by use of a manual or automated
sphygmomanometer (the common blood pressure machine with the arm cuff
that is inflated). Having high blood pressure over a period of time can
contribute to heart attacks, heart failure, kidney disease or stroke. This
condition becomes more common with age. The effects of the arteries might
be worsened by smoking, a diet high in saturated fats, cholesterol and
diabetes. Hereditary factors, obesity, lack of exercise, a diet high in salt, heavy
drinking, kidney disease and some medications can also contribute.
Asthma Asthma is a condition when a person’s airway become inflamed and produce
extra mucus which makes it difficult to breath. Asthma can be minor or can
happened with the daily activities and it could be leading to life -threating
attack.
People have asthma may experience cough which can occur at night, during
exercise, or experiencing respiratory like difficult breathing, wheezing Everyone
with Asthma should have their own up to date asthma action plan.
Two main types of asthma medicines are reliever and preventers. Every child
or adult with asthma needs to have a reliever inhaler (e.g puffer) available all
the time.
Most adults and some children need to take daily preventer treatment to
reduce their risks of attacks.
Diabetes People with diabetes have high blood glucose level caused by a problem with
the hormone insulin. The two main types of diabetes are type 1(insulin
dependent) and type 2 (non-insulin dependent). The most common Symptoms
can include being more thirsty than usual, passing more urine, feeling tired
most of the time and weight loss. There is no cure, but symptoms can be
controlled with diet, exercise and medication. Medication is by taking insulin
daily by injections or by insulin pumps. Self-monitoring of blood sugar is very
essential by testing droplets of bloods in a glucose meter.
Self – care is very important with the diabetic patient having a healthy eating
plan and choosing healthy food as well as suitable amounts to manage the
weight and stop smoking.
Cancer Cancer is an abnormal cell grow and divide, as mass of abnormal cells or a
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tumour is form with the potential to spread to the other parts of the body
through the blood stream.
Possible symptoms could be a lump, unexplained weight loss, and there are
much more symptoms based on the type of the cancer as there are over 100
types, the most common cancer is Prostate for men, Head and neck, Lung ,
Breast for woman Cancer and Melanoma. can cause premature death because
it stops parts of the body to work properly. With the advanced current
knowledge, it is believed one in three cancers can be prevented. Smoking, poor
diet, sun exposure is the most risk factors. Screening people who have no
symptoms is a good test for discovering an early curable disease. The type of
cancer treatment or a combination of treatments that the patient has is
dependent on the cancer type. The most common type of treatment is a
Surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Arthritis Arthritis is inflammation of one or more joints, causing pain and stiffness and
can worsen with age. People may experience pain in the joints, back, muscle,
hand or fingers. Therapies like Hydrotherapy, Massage or Acupuncture could
help as a treatment. Self-care like physical exercise, or heating or cold pad are
always a good option to reduce the pain. The common medication is Anti-
inflammatory drug and steroid. Sometimes arthritis patients need surgery like
Hip replacement, Knee replacement or Joint replacement.
Cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease contains a different type of conditions could be
developed on the same time or lead to other diseases in the same group.
The most popular conditions that effect the heart are Angina, a type of chest
pain that occurred because of the decreased of the blood flow into the heart.
Arrhythmia, irregular heartbeat. Coronary artery disease, problem with heart
function present from birth. Heart attack, sudden blockage to the heart’s blood
flow and oxygen supply. Heart failure, where is the heart can’t contract or relax
normally. Symptoms are different depends on type of condition, however the
typical one are pain or pressure in the chest, shortness of breath, nausea and
fatigue and cold sweats. Common treatment is medication or surgery such as
coronary artery bypass or valve repair.
Dementia Dementia is a group of conditions characterised by impairment of at least two
brain functions like memory loss. Symptoms are forgetfulness, ability to think is
to be impaired that interfere with the daily functions, limited social skills.
People may experience mental confusion, disorientation, and inability to speak
or understand language. Treatment depends on the stage. sometimes the
doctors do some physical examination to exclude any other condition , the
physical examination could be tests of senses, movements , heart and lung
function, that can be tested through a different blood and urine tests.
Dementia is more common in people over the age of 65 , but in some cases it
could affect people 30s, 40s or 50s , with the early diagnosis ,you may be able
to control the progression of the dementia.
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Depression Depression is a mental health disorder described by persistently depressed
mood or loss of interest in activities. Possible causes could be biological,
psychological and social source.
Symptoms are persistent feeling of sadness or loss of interest, change in sleep,
appetite and energy level. The main treatment is usually medications like
antidepressant to help relieve symptoms of depression. Therapy treatment is
also helpful like a talk therapy to modify any negative mode or negative
thoughts. The percentage of adults with the highest depression those who in
age between 18-29 (21%), then 65 years and over are less with (18.4%).
Women are more likely than men to experience mild to severe depression.
(1)
(2)
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b). The following are a list of common signs and symptoms. Some of these have another word which
may be used (sometimes with a different register). Provide any synonyms along with a short description
of the symptom/sign.
Word guide: 25-50 words
Condition Description
Itchy It can have causes which are not due to underlying illness.
Sore In this, sore is generally a bump, blister or a lesion or a specific ulcer that
is generally occurring anywhere over the human body. It can be painful,
itchy, painful or swollen or a tender to the touch.
Can’t breathe In this, Dyspnoea, also known as a shortness of breath, it is generally a tight
feeling in the chest where a person cannot be able to take a deep breath.
Numb It is generally a numbness which can involve a loss of feeling or sensation
within the body part.
Discharge (of fluid) There are frequent conditions that are attached towards planning permissions
which generally requires further details to be submitted as well as approved by
the council at various stages of the development.
Nausea It is generally a discomfort of the stomach as well as a sensation of wanting to
vomit.
Rash It is generally a group of spots or an inflammation over the skin which is usually
a symptom of an underlying illness or a condition as well.
Shivers It is generally a feeling of being cold without an apparent cause of it.
Fever A person can have fever when their body temperature is measured at 100.4
degree Celsius or greater, they can feel warm to the touch.
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Wheezing It is usually a high-pitched whistling sound generally made while breathing. It is
more often associated with difficulty in breathing. In addition to this, Asthma is
the condition in which the airways of a human generally swell or can narrow
and can create extra mucus as well.
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Question 7 PSPTIS047 PC 2.4, KE3, KE7 & KE8
Routine medical procedures, investigations and medications
a). The following are a list of routine medical procedures and investigations, and space to add two more
from your own research. Write a short paragraph about each and include:
● a description of the procedure or investigation,
● what it involves from a patient’s perspective, and
● any other relevant information
Word Guide: 75-150 words each
Condition Description
Blood test Blood test can be used to assess the general health and helping the doctor as
well to diagnose or monitor the patient condition.
Patient needs to go to pathology collection centre; the Pathologist puts a small
tourniquet around his arm before inserting a needle in the patient’s vein.
A small amount of blood is collected and put into one or more tubes and dent
to laboratory service for analysis. Some people get dizzy or faint, if that happen
then drinking plenty of water and sit down for a while after the blood test. The
results take at least one day after the blood collection day. patients need to his
doctor to discuss the results.
Endoscopy Endoscopy is a medical procedure that let the doctor inspect and investigate
inside the body without performing a surgery.
An endoscope is a long flexible tube with a lens at one end and a video camera
at the other end. Usually, the endoscope is inserted through one of the body’s
natural openings like mouth, urethra or anus. some very specially designed
endoscopies are used to perform simple surgical procedures like removing
tumours, locating or removing foreign body., or taking some samples of tissues
for diagnostic purpose. Endoscopy is usually done under general anaesthetic or
sedation depend on endoscopy type. After the endoscopy, In most cases
patient just kept under observation for one hour or so. some very specific
types need overnight hospital stay. Patient needs some one to drive him home.
Patient may need some pain relief if necessary.
IVF & ICSI IVF; Have several steps, Ovarian stimulation, egg retrieval, sperm retrieval ,
fertilization and embryo transfer. One cycle ivf can take about two to three
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weeks. sometimes more than one cycle is needed.
During IVF, mature eggs are collected from ovaries and fertilized by sperm in a
lab. IVF is the most effective form of assisted reproductive technology. the
chance of having a health baby of the IVF depends on some factors like age
and the cause of fertility. ICSI is performed as an additional part of an IVF
treatment cycle where a single sperm is injected into each egg to assist
fertilization using very fine equipment. ICSI uses mainly when male have severe
infertility.
MRI MRI is a medical imaging technique used in radiology to form picture of
anatomy and physiological processes of the body. MRI. Patient will be usually
lie on a table that slides in a tunnel in the middle of the MRI scanner. The
scanner uses strong magnetic fields and radio waves to generate signals from
the body, processed by computer to create detailed pictures. Maybe in some
cases patient will be asked not to eat or drink before MRI, don’t keep metal on
his body.
Ultrasound An ultrasound scan uses high-frequency sound waves to make an image of a
person’s internal body. An ultrasound technician will put a special lubricating
jelly on your abdomen. the gel prevents air pockets from forming between the
skin and the ultrasound transducer, which looks like a microphone. The
ultrasound takes 30min -1 hour. You should be fasting for four to six hours
before the exam. You must have a full bladder when you arrive to the clinic.
Make sure you drink around 1 litre water before the exam.
Biopsy A biopsy is a medical test commonly performed by a surgeon, radiologist or
interventional cardiologist to extract a sample cells or tissues for examination
to determine the presence of a disease. There is a different type of Biopsy
procedure Like Excisional biopsy which is to remove the entire lump and the
patient may need to undergo the general anaesthetic, incisional biopsy for
removing a small part, a general or local anaesthetic maybe needed, and there
are much more different type of Biopsy depend on lump location and type of
the lump. After the biopsy, some pain will be around the biopsy site, which
should be resolved in few days, the nurse will monitor your condition for some
hours and check for bleeding from the biopsy site.
(1)
(2)
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b). Give a definition of the two terms ‘medication’ and ‘prescription’ and give an example of a medication
that might be prescribed. Refer to the terms ‘or
Answer:
Medication definition:
A dosage form that contains one or more active and/or inactive ingredients. Medication come in many
dosage forms including tablets, capsules, liquids. They can also give in different ways such as by
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mouth, by infusion into vein or by drops that are put into the ear or eye.
-Prescription:
Is a formal communication from a physician or other registered health-care professional to pharmacist,
authorizing them to dispense a specific prescription drug for a specific patient?
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c). Medications may come is different doses, and with instructions for how it needs to be taken. For
example, a doctor might prescribe drugs to be taken orally, or topically, daily or multiple times a day.
Explain why is it important as interpreters that we accurately interpret this information and how can you
ensure that the message is faithfully interpreted? Use an example of possible instructions from the doctor
to illustrate your answer.
Answer: It is very important as an interpreter to interpret accurately in the health setting. If the
interpreter translates the medicine dosage message not accurately to the patient, that could affect the
patient’s health. According to the Code of ethics, the interpreter duty of care lies with communication
facilitation and the responsibility to convey message correctly., therefore healthcare interpreter strives to
maintain accuracy in term of the contents.
For example, if the doctor is instructing the patient to have his medicine in the morning on an empty
stomach with plenty of water., If the interpreter transfer to the patient to take the medicine in the
morning but didn’t transfer the message about to take it on an empty stomach , in that case he would
miss an important information which should effect the patient health or won’t do the complete effect .
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Question 8 PSPTIS047 PC 2.3
Euphemism in health interpreting
Euphemisms are often used to avoid taboo terms or ideas in different cultures. It’s important as
interpreters that we know what these are in order to faithfully and accurately interpret the meaning.
There are 5 euphemisms listed below. Describe what they mean and include a formal English
interpretation (higher register) and then add two more examples of your own with descriptions.
Word Guide: 25-75 words each
Euphemism Description
Do a number two For going to bathroom , number 2 is defecating
Plumbing out of action
Bali belly Traveller’s Diarrhoea
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Can’t get the old fella
up
Can’t get the old man up
Chunder
(1)
(2)
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Question 9 PSPTIS047 PC 1.3, KE 9
Role and responsibilities of interpreters and others
Different health and allied health settings may require you (as an interpreter) to work with a range of
different health and allied health professionals.
a). Outline the role and responsibility of interpreters and professionals specific to the health context by
using three different example scenarios (and professionals) to illustrate your answer.
Word Guide: 100-200 words per scenario
SCENARIO1-
. I am as an interpreter attended an Project between a General Practitioner and a patient.
. Patient complains from a high blood pressure for the last 2 weeks.
. Patient started to have high blood pressure from 10 years and his blood pressure was controlled by
taking the medication.
. Patients mention that recently he is not taking the medicine regularly and keep forgetting it , some
days he skips 2 days with no medication, I am as interpreter firstly must mention the protocol for both
sides (GP and the patient), which is that session will be confidential, any notes written by me during
the session I will shred straightway after the session and that I will interprets everything said from the
speaker.
After discussing the Protocol, as an interpreter I must interpret accurately without giving any advise
the patient for example to take the medicine on a regular basis. My duty as interpreter to facilitate the
communication between the parties without giving an advice or extra information which hasn’t been
said by the other party.
SCENARIO 2 -
SCENARIO 3 -
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b). Explain the role of the interpreter in obtaining valid consent to treatment. Refer to the following in
your answer:
● signatures on associated documentation
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● the relevant tenets of Code of Ethics and Guidelines for Professional Conduct regarding the
interpretation
Word Guide: 50-100 words
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Question 10 PSPTIS047 PC 1.2, KE12
Describe the standard procedure for interpreting in health and allied health settings.
Use three different scenarios to illustrate your answer, and for each scenario, refer to
● the mode of interpreting (consecutive or simultaneous),
● the main type of interpreting (monologue / dialogue or mix of the two) and why you have
chosen these,
● an example of a WHS issue that might arise in the scenario.
Words Guide: 200-250 words per scenario.
SCENARIO 1 -
SCENARIO 2 -
SCENARIO 3 -
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Question 11 PSPTIS047 PC 1.4
Social, cultural and professional conventions
Consider the health and allied contexts and the scenarios you’ve described above. What makes
interpreting in this setting different to other settings? Consider the Deaf and hearing perspectives and
refer to appropriate social, cultural and professional conventions in your answer.
Answer:
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Question 12 PSPTIS002 PC 2.3
PSPTIS047 KE11
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Security, confidentiality and privacy
a). By referring to both subsections within the ‘Confidentiality’ section of AUSiT’s Code of Ethics, give
two examples (scenarios) to illustrate the importance of confidentiality in health contexts.
Answer: The examples of the case scenarios used to illustrate the necessity of confidentiality within the
healthcare such as:
1. Not sharing the care worker’s personal data such as bank details, the payroll details, the medical
records as well as the home address.
2. Right of every patient within healthcare, that their medical as well as personal information must
be kept confidential or private.
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b). Consider the concepts of security and privacy in health and allied health settings. Provide an
example scenario to explain why these concepts are of particular concern in these settings, and how you
(as an interpreter) will ensure your own personal security and the security and privacy of clients.
Answer: The both terms such as privacy and security are specifically needs to safeguard to protect the
privacy of the personal well-being information consisting the medical records, the insurance
information’s and various other private information’s.
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Question 13 PSPTIS047 KE12
WHS - including hygiene and infection
Consider the following three scenarios, give two examples for each of WHS risks for the interpreter that
could be present in the health or allied health context and explain how you would mitigate or eliminate
the risk. Refer to both hygiene and infection in your response.
a. Emergency room with multiple beds in separate curtained off bays.
b. Dentist clinic, with patient needing x-rays
c. Patient admitted to the hospital with unknown infection.
Answer:
1. The emergency rooms must be sanitized properly to ensure the safety of the patients.
2. An exposure of the patients towards the unnecessary radiations can cause various illness and to
reduce this, altering it to a faster film speed or to a digital image receptor.
3. To reduce the infection within healthcare, there must be hand hygiene, use of personal
protective equipment’s and many more.
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PART 2: Possible Circumstances and Terminology
Common projects in health and allied health
List of common projects (feel free to add your own):
● Emergency room ● Dentistry
● Other hospital ● Optometry
● Maternity ● Specialists (cardiologist, neurosurgeon)
● General Practice ● Surgery
● Physical Therapy ● Treatment (e.g. setting broken bones)
● Speech Therapy ● Outpatient services
● Hearing specialists / audiology ● Rounds (doctors visiting bedside in a ward)
● Exercise physiology ● Dietician
● Mental health ● Medical imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
● Physiotherapy ● Occupational Therapy
● Medico-legal (transport / work injury claims) ● Nursing home / residential care
Question 14 PSPTIS002 PC 1.1
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Possible Circumstances
When creating a Discourse Map, one thing that will benefit your ability to predict what will happen in an
project is developing the skills to unpack the job in terms of ‘possible circumstances’. This is where you
break down the little information you might receive with the booking into the possible ways it will play
out. For example (taken from the book2):
Interpreting project: Centrelink
Possible Circumstances: Benefit review - change of circumstances: lost job, child born,
relationship split; initial review; Application for emergency grant.
From the above list of common projects (or your own examples), choose three project types and give at
least three possible circumstances for each. Write a paragraph (minimum 75 words) on each that
describes the situation in a way that will help you to prepare for the project if it goes down this path.
There is an example given to illustrate this process.
Project Possible Circumstances
Example:
Optometry
appointment
1. Mother of a 12-year-old child having an eye test: In this example, the
optometrist will likely interact directly with the child for the testing and it
would therefore be my role to ensure the mother has access to this
interaction in order to contribute where needed. As it’s not the mother
having the testing, the interpreter can place themselves in a position to
be heard by the mother. The child may refer to their mum for answering
of some questions. Also, the mother is likely to be the decision-maker and
therefore needs to be fully informed of the outcomes of any testing.
2. A 35-year-old lady having history of non-insulin dependent DM* 4 years
can presents to the Eye clinic for her annual visit. She generally admits to
the progressive blurring of the vision since her last visit about 1 year ago.
The reading of the street signs while driving seems to be more
challenging. She is quite unsure of which of the eyes seems worse. She
generally doesn’t wear glasses or the contacts with the exception of over-
the-counter reading glasses. She generally denies any the flashes, diplopia
as well as an eye discomfort or a pain.
3. A patient is a 70-years-old male retired school educator, has not generally
had an eye exam in the 5 years. He generally reported no issues with the
driving, watching televisions, the computer or readings. He generally uses
Over-the-counter readers for the very close works. He specifically admits
to a mild eye burning feelings after the reading for very long periods of
the time or in the afternoons. He generally denies any floaters, flashes,
redness, pain or a double vision.
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2.
3.
2 Napier, Jemina, McKee, Rachel & Goswell, Della (2006) Sign Language Interpreting: Theory & Practice in Australia
and New Zealand. Sydney: Federation Press.
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2. 1.
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Glossary of Health Terminology
Each LOTE group will have one health glossary which is shared online. The questions below
relate to creating the glossary.
Question 15 PSPTIS002 PC 2.1-2.3, PE 1-3 & 5, KE 1-2
PSPTIS047 PC 2.4, KE 6
Research
Use six internet sources to increase your health knowledge and terminology.
Search the internet (including National/Victorian government health sites) to develop a resource list of
at least six websites. You can add more to this list if you have found other relevant sources that you
would like to include.
Provide at least three websites you’ve used to increase your knowledge on health settings and at least
three websites you’ve used to increase your vocabulary/ health terminology.
Copy and paste the URL from the websites and then explain what terminology you have found here, or
how this website has increased your knowledge of health and allied health settings.
Website #1
Knowledge/
terminology:
Website #2
Knowledge/
terminology:
Website #3
Knowledge/
terminology:
Website #4
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Knowledge/
terminology:
Website #5
Knowledge/
terminology:
Website #6
Knowledge/
terminology:
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Question 16 PSPTIS002 PC 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, PE 1-3, KE1-2
Discuss
With one of your classmates, discuss the terminology you have been researching. Create a list of 10
English words during discussion that you would like to see included in the shared class glossary.
Classmate’s Name and student number:
Date of discussion:
Terminology discussed:
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Question 17 PSPTIS047 PC 2.4, 3.2
PSPTIS002 2.1-2.3, PE 1-3, KE 2 & 4
Review
Review your list, and add 5 terms that you will individually contribute to the shared class glossary.
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1. 2.
3. 4.
5.
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Question 18 PSPTIS002 PE 1, PE 2, PE 4, PE 5, PE 6, KE 4, KE 5
Translate
Using peers, trainers and other resources (including online resources) develop a translation for the
English terms you’ve listed above.
English Term LOTE Translation
Example: Teacher 老老
1. can
2.
3.
4.
5.
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Question 19 PSPTIS002 PE 1, PE 2, PE 4, PE 6, KE 4, KE 5
Translate - in context
Use the LOTE translation in a sentence to show how this terminology would be used in context.
English Term LOTE translation used in a sentence.
Example: Doctor 老老老老老老老老老
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2.
3.
4.
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5.
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Question 20 PSPTIS002 PC 1.2, PE 1-4, PE 6, KE 1, KE 4, KE 5
Contribute
Use the terminology list you have created for Questions 18 & 19 to contribute to the class glossary
online. You will need to log in using your RMIT login and password to access the folder. Please use the
file specific to your language.
Link to language specific glossary: Click HERE:
https://rmiteduau.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/grp-veti/EttlqUu8z2ZBorzYoPdhcx0BCxjvwGhH-
VV9piSdaCH1Wg?e=fmMhcv
Please DO NOT alter other’s entry. Please enter your answers only, and close the file.
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Section D – Feedback to Student
Has the student successfully completed the task? Yes No
Feedback to student:
Assessor Name Date
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