Tell your coordinator your preferred spoken and written language at the start. Ask whether the hospital can arrange an interpreter for consultations and what any service costs.
Arrange interpretation for important discussions, including consent, treatment choices and discharge instructions. Ask for written summaries in a language you can understand.
Clarify which documents need professional translation. Keep originals with translated copies and check that names, dates and medical terms are consistent.
During a consultation, pause whenever something is unclear. Repeat your understanding of the next step and ask the clinician to correct anything you have misunderstood.