The main IT resources for healthcare translations

Several specifications and challenges can feature in a localisation project, like references, term lists, a big team with a large workload or tight deadlines. Because of this, computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools are the best allies when handling medical translation workflows.

26 July, 2021 / 0 Comments

Why does medical insurance translation matter?

Nobody enjoys paperwork, but medical insurance claims are a fundamental part of any healthcare system. If patients don’t want to pay out of pocket, and medical providers want to receive swift payment, it’s important that everyone works together to properly file these forms.

15 July, 2021 / 0 Comments

3 Incredible medical innovations that not everyone knows about

Overall, 2020 has been a tumultuous year. From a health perspective, it’s been turned upside down by a deadly global pandemic changing how we live our lives and relate to others.

24 June, 2021 / 0 Comments

Top medical terms that interpreters should know about

Some terms sound so similar it can be easy to confuse them. Other terms describe similar conditions, but it’s essential to choose the right terms for each condition. The keys to choosing the right term are often context and experience.

10 June, 2021 / 0 Comments

Things to know about medical interpreting in hospitals

The use of professional medical interpreters can positively impact patient care. In fact, the use of professional interpreters is associated with improved clinical care more than the use of ad hoc interpreters, and professional interpreters appear to raise the quality of clinical care for LEP (Limited English proficiency) patients to such a degree that it approaches or equals that for patients without language barriers.

31 May, 2021 / 0 Comments

These are the most useful languages in medicine

As the old saying goes, health is wealth. This alone highlights the importance of health. Doctors play a vital role in our lives. Regardless of age, sexual orientation, faith or cultural background, doctors have a role to play as we grow old. Chances are, when you were born, a doctor was there to attend to the whole process and a doctor’s influence starts way before you were born.

27 May, 2021 / 0 Comments

Tips for getting a high quality medical translation

One mistake can make all the difference and even more so if we are talking about medical translation, where you must be particularly careful. It is people’s health that is at stake.

29 April, 2021 / 0 Comments

Medical translation: the ‘surgery’ of words

Translation in the medical field is very delicate, so precision and preparation are required. The translator is a bit of a surgeon of words, more than ever in this field where they must know the terminology, the subject, the conceptual differences between languages and much more.

23 April, 2021 / 0 Comments

Why vaccines need expert medical translation?

Whether your travel plans are for immigration purposes or simply to take a vacation, medical translation of your vaccination records is an important consideration.

30 March, 2021 / 0 Comments

How to choose the right medical translation agency

Other translation services may be just as difficult, but no translation service is more important than medical translation services. Okomeds explains how you can choose the right translation agency.

15 March, 2021 / 0 Comments

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