(Answer: d. Although it may seem natural to look at the interpreter when you are speaking, you want the patient to feel that you are speaking to her/him, so you should look directly at her/him, just as you would if you were able to speak her/his language. It is best to speak in a normal tone of voice, at a normal pace, rather than pausing between words. Because of differences in grammar and syntax, the interpreter may have to wait until the end of your sentence before beginning to interpret. Do pause after one or two sentences to allow the interpreter to speak. When you need further information, or need to clarify what the patient has said, clearly tell the interpreter what you want asked of the patient. Although you may ask the interpreter to add his or her opinion of what the patient really meant, try to get as close as possible to the patients actual words and intent.
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