ETHICS

Both legal and medical interpreters have a code of ethics.
The basic principals are:

• INTERPRET ACCURATELY
   
• BE IMPARTIAL
   
• AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
   
• BE PROFESSIONAL
   
• MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY
   
• DO NOT GIVE ADVICE OR OPINIONS
   
• RECOGNIZE LIMITATIONS
   
• CONFORM TO TITLE VI
  
  
  references: http://www.justice.gov/crt/pressroom/videos.php?group=1
  http://www.glsp.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/GLSP-Spring-Newsletter.pdf