Even a relatively uneventful trip abroad can come with its own unique challenges, but for those facing a medical emergency while travelling, a visit to the doctor’s office or to the hospital can prove to be an especially stressful event. Even if you’re relatively confident speaking the country’s native language, talking with a doctor or another healthcare professional often means you’ll encounter specialized vocabulary that you wouldn’t normally hear anywhere else, and that you may not be very familiar with. This comes with the very real risk of misunderstanding any instructions you might receive.
For those who don’t speak the language at all, or who only know a few words, just trying to explain what’s wrong to a nurse or a receptionist can be enough to make you want to pull your hair out. Tourists faced with this challenge will often resort to charades in an attempt to communicate their medical concerns or difficulties, and although this might be enough to communicate basic health issues, it can become more risky when dealing with a complex medical history or whenever medication is involved.
Rather than risk a potential misunderstanding, and to avoid the frustration of having something lost in translation, seasoned travelers will often recommend hiring a Professional Interpretation Services to help you during this vital process. By having a qualified interpreter sit in with you during your initial assessment, and in any follow up appointments you might have after this, you’ll ensure that not only are your own concerns being fully voiced and understood, but that you aren’t missing out on any key details or information that could contribute to the quality of your treatment and any aftercare.
Depending on what country you’re visiting, and how remote your location is, finding a qualified interpreter who can travel out to meet you may prove to be a bit of a challenge. In instances like this, over-the-phone (OTP) interpretation can be an ideal solution.
Whatever your translation needs, here at United Translation Services we pride ourselves on excellent customer service. We understand that the customer’s needs come first, and we continuously strive to exceed client expectations. In light of this, we offer a wide range of professional translation and interpretation services, including certified medical interpretation, over-the-phone interpretation, and in-person interpretation from one of our many expert linguists from across the globe. Regardless of your needs; be it a simple checkup, or a life and death situation, our team of qualified experts will be more than happy to assist you; ensuring that none of the details or contextual significance is lost along the way.
For more information on the services we offer and the languages we support, we invite you to take a look at our website.
