Medical records require translation that understands the clinical language, not just the words. A discharge summary contains diagnosis codes, medication dosing instructions, follow-up care specifications, and provider assessment notes -- all of which have specific meaning that a general translator converting word by word will frequently render incorrectly or ambiguously.
We translate medical records by assigning translators with clinical documentation background in the relevant discipline. Cardiology records go to cardiovascular-specialist translators. Psychiatric evaluations to mental health-background linguists. Surgical notes to translators familiar with operative terminology. This is not a premium tier option -- it is the standard for every assignment we make.
Common medical record translation requests include: discharge summaries for patients relocating internationally; hospital records for second-opinion consultations abroad; surgical and procedure notes for legal proceedings; lab results and diagnostic imaging reports; referral letters between international providers; pediatric records for families moving between countries; vaccination and immunization histories; and primary care records for immigration medical examinations.
For records used in legal proceedings, we provide certified translation with a signed statement of accuracy. For records entering foreign healthcare systems, we can advise on format conventions that improve usability for receiving providers.
Patients receiving care internationally, healthcare providers treating foreign-language patients, attorneys handling medical legal cases, and families relocating across borders.