American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters
American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters are available for deaf, deaf-blind and hard-of-hearing patients. If you or a family member needs this service, you can contact Medical Interpreting Services (MIS).
Contact Medical Interpreting Services (MIS)
- Emergency services: Call 604-736-7039 or send a text message to 778-990-7391
- Non-emergency: Call 604-736-7012 or send a text message to 778-995-7391
- FaceTime: medicalIs@icloud.com
- Fax: 604-736-7786
- GLIDE app: MSH AVXH
Lead time could be anywhere between one and three hours, depending on where the interpreter is coming from.
Resources
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Provincial Interpreting Services
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Provincial Medical Sign Language Interpreter Service (PMSLIS) virtual town hall
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