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SignUp - Interpreting Services for Physicians

RCIL provides qualified sign language interpreters in a wide variety of settings, such as government, courts, schools, entertainment events, private industry, hospitals and medical facilities, and professional and medical offices.

SignUp is a membership program for doctors that provides qualified sign language interpreters for their patients at discounted rates.

As a doctor, you want to provide high quality medical care to your patients. When you have a patient who is Deaf, the visit is complicated by a lack of clear communication. The communication between you and your Deaf patient, if not managed properly, can cause misunderstandings in diagnosis, medication and follow-up procedures.

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires medical offices to provide appropriate auxiliary aids to ensure effective communication between doctors and Deaf patients. This often means the presence of a qualified sign language interpreter. Under the ADA, these fees are the responsibility of the physician. At RCIL, we recognize that these fees can quickly add up.

The answer is SignUp, a membership program for doctors that provides a qualified sign language interpreter for an agreed-upon number of medical appointments at a reduced fee. RCIL staff will work with you to customize your rate package to meet your office's demand.

There are many benefits for member physicians:

  • Your customized package rate is a great savings over cumulative per-office visit charges.
  • SignUp eliminates fee negotiations, the uncertainty of unexpected expenses, and the need for multiple billing -- all of which mean additional cost savings.
  • Time is saved during office visits by eliminating the laborious process of writing down information and passing it back and forth (a common, but unacceptable communication practice).
  • Using an interpreter also maintains the confidentiality of the doctor-patient relationship, eliminating the compromising use of family and friends. This protects the privacy of the Deaf patient and you.
  • By providing an easy method for complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the SignUp Interpreter Membership Program minimizes your liability.
Learn more! Contact RCIL and ask about our SignUp program.