Medical Interpretation

One of the largest fields to interpret and translate is the Medical. In Panama, they have created a Medical Tourism system, in which a patient can come to the country and have surgery and stay to recover. This is where interpreters enter.

It is important that Interpreters know the correct medical terms in both languages, because the prognose can change according to what you are stating a patient has. A mistake can be fatal in some cases. Interpreters must perform an accurate interpretation.


Videos and links:

Health Care Interpreter

Medical Interpreter Career Profile

The National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters