Qualified medical interpreters and translators help you communicate with the care team in the language of your choice. This is to help make sure you understand treatment plans and medical instructions.
UHN interpreters work in over 180 languages, including American Sign Language, French, Cantonese, Italian, Mandarin, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and more.
A patient can add their preferred language to their health record so their providers know in advance.
Interpreters are available in person and over the phone. For short appointments, follow-up visits and diagnostic tests, an over-the-phone interpreter will be called. For long appointments, an in-person interpreter will be called.