3. Communicating with interpreters and your patient

Ask the Specialist: Larrakia, Tiwi & Yolngu stories to inspire better healthcare

In the Northern Territory of Australia, there are about 75 thousand Aboriginal people and about 100 Aboriginal languages and dialects are spoken. So, unless you speak an Aboriginal language, or many languages, communicating with patients through Aboriginal interpreters seems like a good option to consider. Unfortunately, at Royal Darwin Hospital in 2020, only a small number of patients who need an interpreter get one. Take a listen to how you can work with interpreters to improve patient outcomes.