In the health care industry, the ability to communicate can sometimes affect the outcome of medical problems and at the very least, helps patients become more at ease. As a Health Care provider, you have probably experienced the need of foreign language interpreters to assist in that communication, and may have utilized such services through whatever source could be found. Perhaps you’ve also discovered that a word-for-word interpretation doesn’t always convey the intended idea. It is most helpful when an interpreter is knowledgeable about linguistic variations in both languages to express the tone and spirit of the message, thereby being able to convey it in language that is readily understandable and culturally appropriate to the listener.