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Language services<\/h1><\/div>

Interpreters<\/h2>\n

\"\"\"\"If English is not your first language, you are entitled to a free professionally accredited interpreter in your preferred language. This includes those people who are deaf or hearing impaired and communicate through sign language such as Auslan. Generally, a minimum of 24 hours\u2019 notice is required to book an interpreter. Please ask the nursing staff to arrange one for you.<\/p>\n<\/div>

Informed consent translated resources<\/h2>\n

Queensland Health have\u00a0translated some of its most frequently used patient information sheets and consent forms<\/a>\u00a0into Italian, Japanese, Korean, Samoan, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Spanish, Hindi, Punjabi and Filipino\/Tagalog.<\/p>\n

These are designed to facilitate shared decision-making between patients and clinicians with support from interpreters.<\/p>\n

Learn more about\u00a0\u00a0interpreter services.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>

Other translated resources<\/h2>\n