You won't find any higher stakes for
translation than you find in the medical industry. In some cases, communication
between providers and patients can make the difference in the success of a
treatment. Intake forms, patient education materials, and patient treatment
instructions must be translated accurately. Proper medical translation makes
for effective communication, which in turn can be the key to proper treatment
and healing.
In Anne Fadiman's The Spirit Catches You
and You Fall Down, the author recounts a lovely and sad tale of one Hmong
family's attempts to obtain proper medical treatment for their young daughter
Lia who suffered from severe epilepsy. Because of both linguistic and cultural
barriers, Lia's parents, first-generation Hmong immigrants in California
struggle to understand the treatment hospitals suggest for Lia and the
instructions for in-home treatment. As a result, Lia is unable to receive the
treatment she desperately needs to improve and preserve her young life.
This wonderful book is a sad tale of what
happens when communication between healthcare providers and patients is
impeded, as well as the difference that can be made when both parties come to
understand each other. Though just one piece of the puzzle posed by
interlingual medical relationships, proper and accurate medical translation can
make a big difference in helping streamline and optimize medical processes.
We're proud of the work we've done to help make healing possible by providing
affordable medical translation services to hospitals, doctor's offices, medical
schools, drug companies, and many other clients within medical industries.
For more information on medical translation
services and our full array of multilingual translation and interpretation
services, contact us today.
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