A new scandal is shocking the United Kingdom. A pharmaceutical giant plotted to destroy cancer drugs for increasing prices up 4,000%. An investigation has been revealed and some leaked internal emails have been key for proving that the pharmaceutical planned to destroy stocks of life-saving...
Have you ever thought about the possibilities of medical translation in ophthalmology? Eyes are highly subject to be translated - figuratively, of course. Here, in Okomeds, we are listing some of the possibilities of medical translation and interpreting for the welfare of eyes. [Sharer] Eyes are...
If you run an insurance company, pay careful attention to this article posted by Okomeds. As you are likely to work with many kind of clients and offer different types of insurances, you should perfectly know how to deal with them all. Here are some...
Today, we are interviewing Rossana, an Okomeds medical translator who is giving us her personal point of view about her job. She loves playing with words and considers that specialisation and continuous training are key for any medical translator. But we are curious about asking...
A medical translator is essential for the health sector. Why? Because the sanitary area represents a delicate field where any detail must always be paid a careful attention. Details will make the difference between a good and a bad medical translation job. One representative medical...
While you are sleeping, your body rests and your brain dreams. However, many other body functions continue working without you noticing. If you have ever wondered what happens to your body while sleeping, the answer is that several organs and systems remain highly active throughout...
Shall medical prescriptions be translated? Some European legislation establishes that they can only be used when they are written in the national official language (and/or those recognised as official when applicable). [Sharer] For example, in the case of Spain, medical prescriptions, which are doctors’ handwritten documents, can...
Doctor Gregory House's famous TV show plays a curious anecdote in one of its episodes. For being more precise, in that one named Fidelity (season 1, episode 7), it is shown that speaking foreign languages is always a plus. Note that Doctor House character is...
Are you a nurse? Are you looking for a job abroad? If so, you will probably require a sworn translation of certain documents. Start looking for your professional future! Working in private medical centres, starting an internship, entering a labour exchange, becoming a member of...
Politics and society are always closely linked to health. So, the refugees' issue is very related to medicine too. Thousands of people are daily needing a translation service for a better healthcare assistance. That is to say that medical translation plays an essential role for...