ISO 21998:2020

Interpreting services — Healthcare interpreting — Requirements and recommendations ISO 21998:2020

Publication date:   Dec 14, 2020

General information

90.92   Standard to be revised   Jun 3, 2026

ISO

ISO/TC 37/SC 5 Translation, interpreting and related technology

International Standard

01.020   Terminology (principles and coordination) | 11.020.99   Other standards related to health care in general

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This document specifies requirements and recommendations for healthcare interpreting services in spoken and signed communication. It is applicable to all situations requiring healthcare interpreting, where the parties involved need to communicate using spoken or signed language, to treat a health-related issue. It is intended for interpreting service providers and healthcare interpreters.

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ISO 21998:2020
90.92 Standard to be revised
Jun 3, 2026

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ISO/AWI 21998




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