Even when professional interpreters like me are available, we are sometimes turned away, and bilingual staff — often nurses or unit clerks — are pulled in to interpret instead. But when we cut corners like this, critical nuances are missed. Young Joe writes. Young is a certified medical interpreter and a language access advocate in Vancouver. Published May 23, 2025. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025/05/23/Bilingual-Health-Care-Staff-Not-Interpreters/