Which Interpretation Service is Right for Me?
HealthLink Interpreters offers several interpretation services because we believe that no one type of interpretation service satisfies all situations. That's why we offer over-the-phone, video medical interpreting and on-site interpreting services.
To help you determine which interpretation service is right for your situation, we have developed this quick reference table explaining the benefits of each service.
| Language availability |
Best |
Good |
Better |
| Cost |
Best |
Better |
Good |
| Communication clarity |
Good |
Better |
Best |
| Last minute availability |
Best |
Better |
Good |
| Location flexibility |
Better |
Good |
Best |
| Accessibility |
Best |
Better |
Best |
| ASL appropriate |
No |
Better |
Best |
| Technology required |
Yes – telephone |
Yes |
None |
| Group appropriate |
Good |
Better |
Best |
| HIPAA compliant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |