A patient who speaks limited English has come in for a consultation and, based on the initial greeting, does not appear to fully understand the medical assistant's questions. What should the medical assistant do to facilitate effective communication?
Proceed with the consultation using simple English and hoping the patient understands enough to provide informed consent.
Ask the patient's accompanying child to interpret the medical information and relay the patient's concerns.
Arrange for a qualified interpreter to assist in communication.
Use hand gestures and visual aids exclusively to communicate with the patient.