Medical Interpretation

Oregon Integrated Health strongly encourages the use of interpreters for medical translation. Patients, however, may decline the use of free-of-charge interpreter services. If this occurs, the provider will document that the interpreter services were declined.

OIH Policy does not permit minors or family members to be medical interpreters for patients.

When you are registering or calling for an appointment, please make sure OIH staff are aware of your need for an interpreter and have record of your primary language. They will then coordinate efforts to ensure that a competent medical interpreter, fluent in English and your primary language, will be present for your appointment(s).

Generally, requests for appointments require 72 hours notice but may be expedited based on interpreter availability.