Why The Healthcare Industry Needs Help of Professional Technical Translation Companies?

While on a family trip through Eastern Europe my aunt Vivian fell ill. Her skin yellowed and she developed a fever than seemed uncontrollable. Desperate, we checked into a local hospital. Did I mention everybody in the hospital spoke Czech? It was the most frustrating experience of my life. We waited 2 hours for the local English translator to arrive. And when they started started translating on our behalf, we realized that the doctors and nurses had copied down most (if not all) of my aunt’s medical history incorrectly. Honestly, I have many regrets about that day. But most of all I regret not immediately having the help of a professional, technical translation company.

Professional translation companies are an important part of the global economy, but no where are they more important than in the healthcare industry. Let’s start with hospitals. Here a technical translator can literally save lives. It is estimated that in areas with heavy tourism or large ethnic diversity, up to 20 percent of hospital visits require the assistance of a technical translator. Moreover, as the global economy expands and the cost of travel gets cheaper, more than ever people are shopping internationally for both cosmetic and life-saving medical treatments.

During the course of a hospital visit, professional translators can facilitate and enhance the function of all medical professionals. For example, they can ensure that nurses and doctors record a patient’s medical history accurately. They can effectively communicate a doctor’s medical advice to patients; ensuring correct dosages or medical procedures are followed. They can explain to patients the fine details regarding medical documents they are required to sign. And most important of all. They
can alert medical staff to the type and severity of physical distress that a patient is going through. This was especially true when my sick aunt complained of shooting leg pains during her hospital visit. The translator on staff made sure she got the relief she so desperately needed.

Even outside of a hospital setting, professional translation companies bring invaluable benefits to the healthcare institutions they serve. Currently, technical translation services are used to share and disseminate revolutionary medical research among the world’s best researchers. Additionally, pharmaceutical and medical device companies use the technical expertise of professional translation companies to translate the manuals and disclaimers that make their products marketable in foreign countries. The degree of precision and detail involved in translating these medical documents is one of the key reasons healthcare professionals seek out these companies. They offer advantages beyond the reach of layman translators

Turns out that many professional translation companies keep and retain translators who are well-versed in medical, biochemical and pharmacological terminology. These companies further distinguish themselves by seeking national (or even international) certifications relating to their service competence. Therefore when choosing one of these specialized firms, you should already know that you’re in good hands.

I forgot to mention that my aunt did survive her sudden illness. She’s now healthier than ever. The hospital used a professional translation service for the remainder of her stay. When she left that hospital she thanked the doctors and nurses who were responsible for her care. Yet before we left, our entire family thanked the medical translator who made all of our lives a little easier. professional translation companies are a vital part of the modern healthcare industry. They don’t just matter to me, but also my loved ones.