ISO/WD 21998

Interpreting services — Healthcare interpreting — Requirements and recommendations ISO/WD 21998

General information

20.20   Working draft (WD) study initiated   Nov 4, 2026

ISO

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

International Standard

Scope

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.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 21998:2020

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/WD 21998
20.20 Working draft (WD) study initiated
Nov 4, 2026




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