The Risks of Poor Translations

Poor translations may have a major impact on more than just your company’s budget. Badly translated instructions in a machine manual could cause serious injury or death. One badly translated sentence in a key document can harm the financial and professional image of a company and the legal and financial penalties can be devastating to…

Medical Interpreting and Cultural Mediation for the National Healthcare System. The Case Study of Ireland

Medical interpreting and cultural mediation are emerging professions in countries where large-scale immigration is a relatively recent phenomenon, and as a result the boundaries of both roles have been unclear and confusing for many health service providers. Both cultural mediation and interpreting has enabled service users from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds to access healthcare.…