After analysing several studies carried out in different countries on patient satisfaction rate when medical interpreters were provided or needed, we are glad to share our conclusions or interpretation. We say our interpretation, because the studies are not homogeneous, they analyse different interpreting services, classifications are not...
Here are Okomeds’ February news. Enjoy! 1.- Diabetes mellitus type 2 and sleep problems There is a link between diabetes, blood glucose levels and good sleep habits. When you sleep well it is easier for the pancreas to establish the proper insulin levels in blood. The number of...
Have you ever noticed how many diets are there that exclude food components from the daily meals. They are called “free … diet” and they are supposed to be good for our health. Some examples include the gluten-free diets or the lactose-free diets (specialists say...
Most healthcare professionals and doctors use medical jargon every day. In simple terms, jargon refers to the specialized terminology used in a specific field. In this case, it applies to medicine, healthcare, and medical translation. Advantages and Disadvantages of Medical Jargon Why is medical jargon used if...
Here are some interesting and outstanding healthcare and medical interpretation services news. (Our main sources are: Medical news today, US today, Science daily, US News, BBC News, News Medical Life Sciences and Medlineplus). DISCOVERIES - Processed meats and breast cancer risk A new research (The European Journal of Cancer) provides some...
Pharmacists as Paul Mavor in Australia are studying the benefits of medical marijuana. This herb is specially indicated for patients who have no other options. However, according to him some conditions concerning the benefits of cannabis are clear, but others are still under investigation. Medical marijuana,...
It is traditionally said that doctors have bad handwriting. The fact is that most patients have difficulty understanding their doctors' handwritten documents. Why is this? And most importantly, how can translators translate these documents? [caption id="attachment_13510" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A doctor’s handwritten document[/caption] The myth of doctors having...
Since the beginning of times mankind has not only looked for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disease, but for a way to prevent aging. The desire for long life and the acquisition of wealth have indirectly been the stimulus to medical and physical investigation, eventually evolving...
EVENTS AND CELEBRATIONS November has reminded ordinary people of some of the current fights of the Health and Pharmaceutical sectors celebrating International days such as: International Day of Radiology (8 November) International Day of Spina Bifida (21 November) or Anti-Obesity Day (26 November). The world...
A freelance medical translator or a freelance medical interpreter might be in a really bad scenario in case of illness or disease. Why? A freelance normally has to work even suffering from fever or migraines. That is one of the main cons of a freelance...