How to evaluate translation services in the healthcare sector
When a pharmaceutical company launches a medicine across fifteen markets simultaneously, when a medical device manufacturer needs to comply with MDR requirements, or when a dermocosmetics brand needs its product information to convey exactly the same message in Arabic and German, translation stops being a simple operational
Specialist Translation in Clinical Trials: A Strategic Asset for CROs
Delivering a global clinical trial successfully is a complex operational challenge. For a Contract Research Organisation (CRO), the focus is firmly on execution: coordinating multiple stakeholders, countries, investigative sites and vendors while maintaining control over timelines, quality and compliance. Unlike sponsors, CROs are not measured by the commercial return of the asset, but
How to Design a Translation Workflow Compliant with MDR and ISO 13485 in 5 Steps
Regulatory and Quality leaders in the medical device industry face a significant challenge: meeting the demanding linguistic requirements of the Medical Device Regulation (MDR) and the In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) ahead of their respective 2028 and 2027 deadlines. This means translating documentation into as
Translating Informed Consent Forms & Lay language
In the realm of clinical trials, where patients are invited to participate in experimental treatments or research studies, informed consent is not only crucial but legally mandated. It serves as a fundamental ethical principle, ensuring that participants understand the risks, benefits, and procedures involved in
Medical translation in clinical trials protocols: Bridging the gap
In today’s interconnected world, the realm of medicine depends profoundly on linguists to bridge language barriers, especially in clinical trials. Translators are, indeed, the unsung heroes bolstering the global development of healthcare. Demystifying clinical trials and the importance of translation Clinical trials act as the
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Linguistic validation in clinical trials
In multicentre clinical trials, no result can be considered reliable if patients do not fully understand what they are being asked. This is the challenge addressed by linguistic validation: a methodological process that ensures a clinical instrument —such as a questionnaire, informed consent form or patient-reported outcome measure— conveys the same meaning across all languages and cultures in which it is used. Unlike conventional
