Medical language translation services are vital for patients and medical professionals from all countries.  The translation from one language to another language enables patients to receive better medical care as well as allows patients to be an active partner in their health management.

What is ISO?

ISO is the International Organization for Standardization.  It is a non-governmental body that develops standards.  For example, a company that is certified in ISO 13485:2003 has been recognized for their ability to assist and coordinate medical device regulatory requirement.  A medical device is a product that is used in the diagnosis, therapy or surgery of a patient.  Examples of medical devices include X-ray machine and blood sugar meters.  In the case of the blood sugar meter, an Italian Medical Translation firm would translate the meter instructions from another language to Italian.  This enables Italian patients to use the device with all the necessary information.

Medical management goes global

The demand for medical language translation has never been in greater demand.  Translation services can effectively offer full DTP and typesetting capability to Fortune 1000 companies in the following healthcare industries: medical and surgical device manufacturing, biotechnology, IVD, healthcare, pharmaceutical and clinic research organizations.  They are able to convert one language to another language quickly and effectively.

Type of Documents Medically Translated

There are many medical documents that we can easily translate from one language to another.  Some examples include case report form, patient information, protocols, user manuals, and inserts, results of clinical trials as well as packaging and labeling.  A professional proficient in Spanish Medical Translation would convert English instructions for use for a particular item into the Spanish language.

The Art of the Chinese Language

The Chinese language is spoken by 1/5 of the world population.  This equates to one billion people.  A professional skilled in Chinese Medical Translation must be proficient in more than one language.  There are 7 to 13 regional groups in Chinese with multiple dialects.  The predominant language in China is Standard Mandarin.  It is followed in usage by Wu, Cantonese and Min.  Five tones or change in pitch is heard in Standard Mandarin: high level, high rising, low falling-rising, high falling and neutral.  Medical translation can be further complicated by Chinese writing that can be depicted in traditional or simplified Chinese.  A medical translator must be able to understand all the intricacies of the Chinese written and spoken language in order to properly translate.