Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to EN): Fear of Needles - A Gentle Hand

This consecutive interpreting practice script is about a woman named Angela who has a phobia of needles and is getting her blood drawn. In this script, the person drawing her blood, Michelle, is very understanding of Angela's situation, and this puts Angela at ease. Want more videos like this? Show your support on Ko-Fi! https://ko-fi.com/kghinterpretation I decided to write two versions of this script, one in which the person drawing the patient's blood responds positively (this one) and one in which they respond negatively. You can find the negative version of this script here:    • Consecutive Interpreting Practice (EN to E...   I also released a video talking about my phobia of needles and how I manage it as a medical interpreter working in the healthcare field:    • How I Manage my Phobia of Needles as an In...   I decided to write this script and create this video, not only for consecutive interpreting practice, but also as a sort of social story to illustrate to healthcare workers how a little bit of compassion can go a long way! Please note that this script was not written by a medical doctor and should not be taken as medical advice, it is only a mock medical encounter. This content is not intended to substitute medical advice. Please speak with a medical professional regarding all issues pertaining to medical conditions and treatment. The characters in this video are entirely fictional and their names were randomly generated. The thoughts and opinions these characters express are their own, and not necessarily thoughts/opinions shared by their creator (Kelly G. Henriquez).