Medical AI Translation & Transcription Services
Healthcare translation demands more than linguistic accuracy—it requires deep understanding of medical terminology, regulatory frameworks, and the life-or-death consequences of errors. Day Translations combines AI efficiency with rigorous medical expertise to deliver translations that meet the highest standards of clinical accuracy.
- 40–60%Often faster turnaround
- 5+ yrsMedical experience per linguist
- Since 2007In business
- HIPAA compliant
- ISO 17100 certified
- SOC 2 Type II attested
Patient safety
Why Medical Translation Requires Specialized Expertise
Medical translation errors can have devastating consequences. A mistranslated dosage instruction, an incorrectly rendered contraindication, or an ambiguous informed consent form can lead to patient harm, regulatory rejection, or legal liability. Generic translation services—even those using advanced AI—lack the specialized knowledge to identify and prevent these critical errors.
Day Translations' medical AI translation service addresses these challenges by combining the efficiency of neural machine translation with the expertise of medically-trained linguists. AI handles the volume; experts ensure the accuracy. The result is faster, more cost-effective medical translation without compromising the quality that patient safety demands.
Consider the complexity of medical language
A single term like "tablet" might refer to a pharmaceutical dosage form, a stone in the gallbladder, or a flat computing device. Only a translator with medical training recognizes which meaning applies in context. Similarly, understanding that "negative" test results are often good news, or that "unremarkable" findings indicate normalcy, requires clinical knowledge that general-purpose MT engines don't possess.
Regulatory requirements add another layer of complexity
Clinical trial documentation must comply with ICH-GCP guidelines. Medical device labeling must meet MDR or FDA requirements. Pharmaceutical content must align with approved reference documents. Our medical linguists understand these frameworks and ensure your translations meet regulatory expectations in every target market.
Accuracy in medical translation is not just a requirement; it is a patient safety imperative. Our AI-driven, human-verified approach ensures that language never becomes a barrier to care.
Sean HopwoodCEO at Day Translations
Clinical expertise
Medical Linguists with Clinical Expertise
Our medical translation team includes physicians, pharmacists, nurses, and life sciences researchers who understand your content at a clinical level. Every translation is reviewed by subject-matter experts who recognize when MT output requires correction—protecting patient safety and regulatory compliance.
Our medical translation team isn't composed of general translators who occasionally work on medical content. They are healthcare professionals and life sciences experts who have chosen careers in medical communication.
This distinction matters because medical translation requires more than terminology lookup. It requires understanding disease mechanisms, treatment protocols, and clinical workflows. When our linguists encounter ambiguous MT output, they have the clinical knowledge to determine the correct interpretation—not just the linguistically plausible one.
Medical Degree / PhD
Medical degree (MD) or equivalent.
Life Sciences Expert
Advanced degree in life sciences (PhD, PharmD).
Certified Interpreter
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI).
ATA Certified
ATA-certified medical translator.
Experienced
5+ years medical translation experience.
Continuous Learning
Ongoing continuing education in medical translation.
Specialties
Medical Specialization Expertise
Our network includes certified medical translators with expertise across all major medical specialties, ensuring accurate terminology in every document.
- Oncology
- Cardiology
- Neurology
- Orthopedics
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Dermatology
- Ophthalmology
How it works
Medical Translation Quality Process
A rigorous workflow designed for clinical accuracy and regulatory compliance.
1. Medical Terminology Analysis
- Our medical linguists analyze your source content, identifying specialized terminology, drug names, anatomical terms, and regulatory language.
- We build project-specific glossaries referencing authoritative sources like SNOMED CT, MedDRA, and ICD-10.
2. AI Translation with Medical Models
- Content is processed through MT engines trained on millions of medical documents.
- Our custom models understand clinical context, recognize medical abbreviations, and maintain consistency with established medical terminology databases.
3. Expert Medical Review
- Certified medical translators with clinical or life sciences backgrounds review every segment.
- They verify medical accuracy, ensure appropriate terminology for the target healthcare system, and confirm regulatory compliance.
4. Quality Assurance & Validation
- A second medical linguist performs independent QA.
- For regulatory submissions, we provide back-translation and reconciliation services. All projects include comprehensive quality documentation for audit trails.
Partner with Medical Translation Experts
Discuss your medical translation needs with our healthcare language specialists. We'll help you navigate regulatory requirements and ensure clinical accuracy.
What we translate
Comprehensive Medical Language Services
From clinical trials to patient care, we provide specialized translation and transcription services across all areas of healthcare and life sciences.
Clinical Trial Documentation
Informed consent forms, patient information sheets, clinical study reports, and regulatory submissions translated with precision. Our linguists understand ICH-GCP guidelines and FDA/EMA requirements, ensuring your documentation meets regulatory standards in every target market.
Compliance:
- FDA 21 CFR Part 11
- ICH-GCP
- EMA Guidelines
Medical Device Documentation
Instructions for use (IFUs), labeling, technical files, and CE marking documentation. We ensure compliance with MDR 2017/745 requirements and FDA 510(k) submissions, with particular attention to safety-critical instructions and warnings.
Compliance:
- MDR 2017/745
- FDA 510(k)
- ISO 13485
Pharmaceutical Content
Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPCs), patient information leaflets (PILs), packaging text, and pharmacovigilance reports. Our pharmaceutical linguists maintain consistency with approved reference documents and regulatory terminology databases.
Standards:
- EMA Guidelines
- FDA Labeling
- WHO Standards
Healthcare Communications
Patient education materials, hospital communications, telehealth platforms, and public health campaigns. We adapt content for health literacy levels while maintaining medical accuracy and cultural sensitivity.
Standards:
- Plain Language Guidelines
- ADA Compliance
- Health Literacy Standards
Medical Records & Reports
Electronic health records, pathology reports, radiology findings, and discharge summaries. Our medical transcription and translation services support healthcare providers serving multilingual patient populations.
Compliance:
- HIPAA
- HITECH
- State Privacy Laws
Life Sciences Research
Scientific manuscripts, journal articles, grant applications, and conference presentations. Our linguists hold advanced degrees in life sciences and understand the nuances of academic medical writing.
Standards:
- ICMJE Guidelines
- COPE Standards
- Journal Requirements
Transcription
AI Medical Transcription Services
Convert audio recordings of medical consultations, dictations, and conferences into accurate written documentation.
Transcription Services
- Clinical dictations and progress notes
- Medical conference recordings
- Patient interview transcripts
- Telemedicine session documentation
- Medical education content
- Research interview transcription
Quality Assurance
- AI-powered speech recognition
- Human review by medical transcriptionists
- HIPAA-compliant audio handling
- Timestamp synchronization available
- Word, PDF, EHR-compatible formats
- Speaker identification
HIPAA-Compliant Medical Translation
Compliance & Certifications
Our medical translation services meet the strictest regulatory and security requirements for handling protected health information.
HIPAA Compliance Details
We implement rigorous administrative and technical safeguards to ensure data security.
- Administrative Safeguards:
- BAAs executed, Annual training, designated Privacy Officers.
- Technical Safeguards:
- End-to-end encryption (TLS 1.3, AES-256), Access controls, Secure file transfer.
HIPAA Compliant
Protected Health Information (PHI) handled according to HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.
ISO 17100:2015
International standard for translation service quality with medical specialization.
ISO 13485:2016
Quality management systems for medical device documentation.
AICPA SOC 2 Type II attested
Rigorous internal security controls for handling sensitive data.
Client stories
Measurable outcomes for enterprise clients.
Enterprises come to Day Translations to enter regulated markets, launch in new languages, and keep multilingual operations running without a compliance or quality failure.
Publishing & Literature
Philipp Winterberg
Translating a children’s book series for a global audience.
70+Languages translated
Day Translations understood the importance of preserving the heart of my stories while making them accessible to children around the world.
Philipp Winterberg
- Challenge
- A series of children’s books needed translating into over 70 languages while preserving the emotional impact and cultural relevance of the original stories.
- Solution
- Native-speaking literary translators with expertise in children’s literature, adapting each edition for cultural context while preserving the author’s voice.
- Outcome
- Consistent quality across every version, culturally adapted illustrations and text, and books now available in markets worldwide.
Entertainment & Live Broadcasting
Interpretation That Keeps Pace With Live Events
Supporting a major U.S. entertainment network across high-profile boxing events and live broadcasts.
- Since 2016Long-term engagement
- 4 languagesPortuguese · Russian · Canadian French · Thai
- Major venuesMadison Square Garden · T-Mobile Arena · Barclays Center
- Challenge
- Live broadcasting requires speed, cultural awareness, and precision.
- Solution
- Experienced entertainment interpreters with live-event expertise.
- Outcome
- Reliable interpretation for high-profile live events, both on and off camera.
Fully Accredited
Medical AI, answered
Medical AI Translation FAQs
Everything you need to know before your first project.
Still unsure? An expert answers 24/7/365.
Call an expertAlone, AI can struggle with nuance. That's why we use 'Human-in-the-Loop' (HITL) workflows. Our custom-trained medical AI engines produce a high-quality first draft, which is then meticulously reviewed and verified by certified medical linguists. This ensures the accuracy required for patient safety while leveraging the speed of AI.
Absolutely. We prioritize data security. Our AI engines run in a secure, isolated environment. We do not use public translation tools that store your data. We are HIPAA and ISO 27001 compliant, ensuring your sensitive medical information remains confidential at all times.
AI translation decreases turnaround times significantly—often by 40-60%. It allows for the processing of high volumes of content (like thousands of pages of clinical trial data) in a fraction of the time it would take for human-only translation.
Yes. We offer API integrations that can connect our translation workflow directly with your CMS, EHR, or DMS, allowing for a seamless, automated exchange of files.
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