Medical: Clinical: Diagnostics & Consent
The Interpreter Academy USA
Advancing the Evolution of Professional Interpretation
Part I: Master Resource Index (Clinical Medicine)
CLINICAL DIAGNOSTICS & CONSENT TERMINOLOGY
| English Source | Spanish Equivalent | Academy Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Informed Consent | Consentimiento informado | The process of providing a patient with all relevant facts before a procedure. |
| Differential Diagnosis | Diagnóstico diferencial | The process of distinguishing a particular disease from others that present similar symptoms. |
| Prognosis | Pronóstico | The likely course or outcome of a disease; the chance of recovery. |
| Metastasis | Metástasis | The spread of cancer cells from the place where they first formed to another part of the body. |
Part II: Medical Interpretation Practice Test
The Fact Pattern
"After reviewing the imaging results, the oncologist discussed the differential diagnosis with the patient. The primary concern is whether the primary tumor has reached a stage of metastasis. Before proceeding with a biopsy, the physician must obtain informed consent, ensuring the patient understands the risks and the potential prognosis. The patient was advised of the palliative options should the malignancy be deemed inoperable."
1. How should 'Informed Consent' be rendered in a formal clinical encounter?
A) Permiso médico
B) Consentimiento informado
C) Acuerdo de operación
D) Autorización de tratamiento
2. In a clinical context, what does 'Metastasis' refer to?
A) La curación del cáncer
B) La propagación del cáncer a otras partes del cuerpo
C) El tamaño original de un tumor
D) Un tipo de análisis de sangre
3. The physician discusses the 'Prognosis.' Select the correct interpretation:
A) El costo del tratamiento.
B) El pronóstico (la evolución probable de la enfermedad).
C) Los síntomas actuales.
D) La historia clínica familiar.
Academy Answer Key & Analysis
Q1: B. Consentimiento informado. This is the legally and ethically mandated term for the process of patient education prior to intervention.
Q2: B. La propagación del cáncer. In a high-register medical setting, this term describes the secondary growth of a malignant tumor.
Q3: B. El pronóstico. This term specifically addresses the expected future outcome and recovery path for the patient.