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Use of interpreters — DRCOG MCQ

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A pregnant woman with limited English receives a screening result with major implications. Her husband offers to interpret and answers for her. What communication arrangement should be made?

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Correct answer: D — Arrange an independent professional interpreter for the consultation

The best answer is “Arrange an independent professional interpreter for the consultation”. Valid consent requires information the woman can understand and an opportunity to express her own wishes. A professional interpreter reduces omissions, conflicts of interest and coercion risk; relatives should not routinely interpret sensitive, complex or consequential discussions.

Reference: GMC: Decision making and consent: https://www.gmc-uk.org/ethical-guidance/ethical-guidance-for-doctors/decision-making-and-consent