British Journal of Medical Psychology
Volume 72, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 567-576

Bridging the gap or damming the flow? Some observations on using interpreters/bicultural workers when working with refugee clients, many of whom have been tortured (Review)

Tribe R.*
  • a Department of Psychology, University of East London, United Kingdom, Department of Psychology, University of East London, Romford Road, London E15 4LZ, United Kingdom

Abstract

This paper will comment upon some of the dilemmas inherent in the task of using interpreters/bicultural workers when working with refugee clients who have fled to Europe, many who have been tortured. A high proportion of refugees may not speak European languages or share explanatory health beliefs. The author would argue that these differences should not act as barriers to obtaining health and counselling services and that employing interpreters/bicultural workers may help to bridge these gaps and improve service provision and delivery.

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Index Keywords

Review refugee cultural factor language Europe health care availability health care personnel patient counseling human Torture health care delivery
Link
https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-6244257785&doi=10.1348%2f000711299160130&partnerID=40&md5=2c87382a2b163c1ae734ccb733a3e4e8
DOI: 10.1348/000711299160130
ISSN: 00071129
Cited by: 49
Original Language: English