Accurate and Reliable Medical Translations

Jan. 31, 2013 - PRLog -- Translation of medical documents goes a long time back to the times of Ancient Greece. Since that time there has always been the need for medical translation. In today’s globalized world, the importance of accurate and reliable medical translations is very high since it plays a vital role in sometimes even saving patients’ lives or endangering the life of human beings or animals. The level of significance for the accuracy of medical translations should be clearly understood and should never be underestimated. Based on the outcomes of the translation studies in this field, it is noted that the number of medical writings are significantly increasing in the last two decades.

Translation of medical documents requires formal and high level of proficiency, direct and wide experience in medical fields, a clear understanding of the medical context, and a deep knowledge of medical terminology. Specialist medical translators carry out terminology research to ensure the usage of correct medical terminology. Knowledge of the medical subject matter and relevant terminology, the capability of the medical translator to discern the contextual meaning and the ability to translate this contextual meaning into the target language accurately, precisely, correctly, completely and consistently. Similarly, there are a number of real indicators for capacity and proficiency in medical translation. Two important elements among these indicators is knowldedge of relevant medical terminology and the capability to pick out meaning in the context correctly. And most importantly, the translation should be carried out with perfect accuracy making sure that all meaning in the source content has been translated, with high precision meaning that all fine details in the language, intent, style and tone have all been maintained in the translated target language. Medical translations should also be translated completely ensuring that no piece of the original content is missed. All medical terms, language-specific standards and stylistic elements should be used consistently throughout the entire translation. One other significant point to be highlighted for a high quality medical translation is that the translated text is correct in terms of grammar, punctuation, spelling, and orthography rules.

Considering all these significant criteria for a top-notch quality medical translation, a qualified and skilled medical translator with over many years’ experience and expertise will definitely make sure that all medical terms are correct and that the medical text translated flows well.

In conclusion, vast majority of target audience or readers of the translated medical documents would be from patients, physicians, nurses, and people from healthcare industry. Keeping this in mind, a medical translator should always be aware and remember that the information perceived by the mentioned target audience would be of utmost importance and have a vital effect for them.

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