Health problems can be a nightmare for travelers, and finding an on-site interpreter isn’t always a viable option.In this blog, we often focus on language issues involving US healthcare facilities. But what about healthcare options for US citizens tr…

As more Americans get health insurance coverage, the demand for medical interpreters will likely increase.Health care reform and the aging American population are both factors that will lead to more jobs in the medical field in the very near future. I…

Translation and interpretation are among the services that help assure equal treatment in the health care system.Language translation and interpretation services, when correctly provided, help to guarantee equal access to health care for all. They thus…

The concept of “community interpreting” touches many language service areas, including interpreting in medical settings.One of the fields of language interpretation is community interpreting. Although it can involve various specialties, such as med…

Navigating the US health system is difficult even for many English speakers. Language and cultural barriers add another layer of complexity.Health literacy – or the lack of it – is a crucial issue facing medical establishments today. As we …

A rich and informative guide to making hospitals accessible to all is available for download from The Joint Commission.The Joint Commission is a not-for-profit organization that accredits thousands of hospitals and health care organizations in the USA….

Many excellent medical translation and interpretation resources are available online; here is a selection from Language Translation, Inc.Since the launch of our Medical Translation and Interpretation blog, I have discovered a number of excellent online…

Many interpreters take notes to remember key ideas. In medical interpreting, the use of notes must be especially efficient. Translators write, and interpreters speak – – right? The formula above is basically true: translators render a written version o…

Health care interpretation is one of the fastest-growing fields in language services. Just what does the job involve?Many medical establishments need language interpreters to give effective care to their patients. Young people who are bilingual and who…