[NP-Clinical] Babel fish translator

[SUSANA SERNA]

I am new to this np-clinical and this is my first time posting.  I went to 
the translator and typed somethings in English that would be usual to a 
clinical setting and asked that it be translated into Spanish (my native 
language)  It was ok but got lost in simple syntax.  For example, I typed in 
English "When did your last period begin?"  The translation did have period 
and begin but the rest was jumbled and the syntax was incorrect.

I know how difficult it is to provide correct information to limited English 
Speakers.  An intrepreter is the best way.  Be careful with on-line 
translation and don't be suprised if the patient still does not understand.

Susana Serna, FNP
Vancouver, Wa