Arrange language support before your visit. Confirm that you can ask the clinician questions through the interpreter.
Book the support
- Tell the clinic your language and any communication needs.
- Ask who will interpret, their role, the booking hours and any separate fee.
Check understanding
- Ask for short explanations of risks, options and medicine instructions.
- Explain the plan back in your own words. Ask the clinician to correct any misunderstanding.
Keep useful instructions
- Request written instructions in a language you understand, if available.
- If a planned consent discussion remains unclear, tell the clinician before signing. Ask for further language support.
Sources and update
Editorial source check: September 10, 2026. No independent clinical review is claimed.
Source dates and scope matter. Hospital guidance describes that hospital.
UK guidance supports general preparation, not Korean legal requirements.
General information. Discuss your care with a qualified clinician.
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