Ethics of Shadowing

Two physicians I have shadowed have allowed me to go into the patient's room before them to discuss their reason for being here and then I would relay that information to the physician. Is this technically allowed? Specifically asking because I wanted to talk about a time I roomed a patient in my native language for the first time in my personal statement.
Source: Student Doctor Network - Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: Tags: Pre-Medical (MD) Source Type: forums