I'm a translator in the ER and sometimes I soften what family members are saying to patients because I know it will upset them but I wonder if I'm taking away their right to know.
More people experience this than they realize.
The bridge between languages becomes a place where competing values about truth and compassion must be weighed in real time.
“Where Are You with Medical ethics across traditions?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.