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This interpreter request form is ONLY for Hospital of Pennsylvania (HUP) customer use.
Important Scheduling Notice
If this request is for today or tomorrow, please contact IRD directly at
(610) 604-0452 after submitting this form to ensure timely coordination.
We appreciate your attention to time-sensitive requests!
Lip reading services may be requested when communication is needed but speech or writing is not possible due to a medical condition or medical intervention. Examples of such can range from traumatic injury to vocal cords, to intubation, to end of life care. A deaf interpreter reads the patient’s lips, while a hearing interpreter voices the message. The patient confirms accuracy through nonverbal cues like nodding. This method has proven effective in critical care settings in limited situation
