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Interpreter use — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

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ModerateEthics, Patient Safety, Quality Improvement, Systems-Based PracticeInterpreter useUSMLE Step 3

A 64-year-old patient with limited English proficiency is deciding about colon surgery. His adult son offers to interpret, but the consent discussion includes risks and alternatives. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step in management?

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Correct answer: E — Use a qualified medical interpreter

Qualified medical interpreters improve informed consent quality and reduce communication-related harm.

Reference: AMA Code of Medical Ethics; AHRQ patient safety guidance