Chronology matters
Dates of treatment, diagnoses, procedures, medications and provider notes can be central to a legal matter. A translated record should make the sequence of care as clear as the source does.
Clinical terminology needs consistency
Specialists may use terminology that appears across charts, imaging, lab reports and expert opinions. Consistent terminology helps counsel and experts follow the file across many documents.
Not every page may be required
Counsel or the insurer may only need a defined date range, specialist file or category of records. Scope should be confirmed before translating an entire chart unnecessarily.
Interpreting may also be required
Independent medical examinations, expert testimony and client meetings can require live medical-legal interpreting in addition to written records.
What to send when requesting availability or a quote
Send the medical file or sample, language pair, approximate pages, relevant date range, legal or insurance use, deadline and whether expert reports or live interpreting are also required.
Questions about medical-legal document translation
Can a medical chart hundreds of pages long be translated?
Yes. Large records can be scoped by complete chart, date range or selected categories.
Can expert medical reports be included?
Yes. Reports can be translated within the same terminology-controlled matter.
Can the file be used for litigation?
The translation can be prepared for legal use, with certification or other formalities added when the receiving party requires them.
Can you provide an interpreter for the IME or testimony?
Yes. Live medical-legal interpreting is a separate service.