Andre Matei
25 Feb 2014 · Coroner Andrew Walker · London (North)
A similar concern from this report was raised again 1 time later. See the linked reports.
The coroner's concerns
1. lack of national guidance on interpreter role in labour
“There was no national guidance on the role of interpreters during labour in particular when the interpreter is required in theatre”
Linked reports
Closely relatedConfidence 0.90 · high
This report
“(1) There was no national guidance on the role of interpreters during labour in particular when the interpreter is required in theatre.”
Later report
“That there was no framework for primary care staff to make a decision when an interpreter is required.”
Responses
2014-0089-Response.pdf ↗· Department of Health and Social Care
Stated action
“Commissioners and providers of maternity services should therefore ensure that professional and independent interpretation services are available in both primary- care and secondary-care settings, to ensure that all women can be confident that they can speak freely and in confidence to their maternity-care providers”