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Accurate Medical Translation Services You Can Rely On

Certified, 100% human medical translation

AsiaLocalize provides medical translation services for pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and CROs. Subject-expert medical translators based in your target markets translate device manuals, IFUs, clinical and regulatory documents, labeling and patient materials in 120+ languages, with translation, medical editing and proofreading under an ISO 17100-certified, confidential process.
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Quick definition

What are medical translation services?

Medical translation services translate clinical, regulatory, patient and product content, such as medical device manuals, IFUs, clinical reports, consent forms and labeling, with precise terminology and regulatory compliance. AsiaLocalize serves pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and CROs with 100% human, subject-expert translators under an ISO 17100-certified process in 120+ languages.

Medical translation at a glance

  • Clients: pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and CROs
  • Translators: medical subject experts based in your target market
  • Process: translation, medical editing and human proofreading
  • Formats: PDF, Word, Excel and TXT, with DTP layout matching
  • Languages: 120+, plus interpretation including signed languages

See also: pharmaceutical, clinical trials and life sciences translation.

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Quality

How do we maintain quality in every medical project?

A multi-layered process of translation, editing and proofreading keeps every medical translation precise.

  • Translators analyze the source and render it accurately
  • Specialized medical editors review each translation
  • A human proofreader checks for remaining errors
  • Automated quality checks run on all content

100% human

Why do we keep medical translation 100% human?

Medical content needs the human touch. CAT tools, translation memories, translation management systems and term bases only support our translators, automating manual tasks for faster, more consistent work.

  • Human translators on every project
  • CAT tools and translation memories
  • Translation management systems
  • Medical term bases
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Medical experts

Who translates your medical documents?

Every project involves a subject-matter expert or medical interpreter. Our translators have at least 5 years of experience in their field and are based in your target market.

  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Dentistry
  • Psychiatry
  • Dermatology

On demand

Can you handle urgent medical translations?

In healthcare, fast and accurate communication can be a matter of life and death. We handle urgent medical translations within the strictest timelines.

  • Support for routine and emergency communication
  • An extensive team ready for projects of any scale
  • Project managers who make sure deadlines are met
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Documents

Which medical documents do we translate?

We handle PDFs, Word documents, Excel spreadsheets and text files. Our DTP experts keep the original layout and design, so translated documents are easy to read.

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Device and product content

  • Medical device manuals
  • Information for use (IFU)
  • Medical labeling and packaging
  • Package information leaflets (PILs)
  • Product websites and advertising
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Clinical and regulatory

  • Clinical reports
  • Clinical trials documentation
  • Regulatory documents
  • Common technical documents (CTDs)
  • Quality review documents (QRD) and patents
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Patient-facing documents

  • Patient prescribing information
  • Patient consent forms
  • Medical records

How it works

How does our medical translation process work?

01

Analysis and assignment

We analyze your files and assign a medical expert in your field.

02

Translation

A human translator renders the content accurately.

03

Medical editing

A specialized medical editor reviews the translation.

04

Proofreading and DTP

Human proofreading, automated checks and layout matching before delivery.

Which medical documents carry the most translation risk?

Accuracy protects something different in each document type.

Medical document types compared
ExamplesMain readerWhat accuracy protects
Device and productDevice manuals, IFU, labeling, PILsClinicians and patientsSafe, correct use
Clinical and regulatoryClinical reports, CTDs, QRD, regulatory documentsRegulators and investigatorsApproval and compliance
Patient-facingConsent forms, prescribing information, medical recordsPatientsInformed consent and patient safety
MarketingProduct websites, advertisingHealthcare professionals and buyersAccurate, compliant claims

What clients say about our work

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Legal Assistant
at Law Firm, USA
"AsiaLocalize came to my rescue when I needed translations from Afar and Somali, which are languages that were not easy to find translators for. When we needed a last-minute change in how the translations were certified to meet the court’s rules, the team at AsiaLocalize worked really hard to get us what we needed in a short time frame. I would definitely hire them again!"
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Product Manager
at Software Development Co.
"AsiaLocalize was instrumental in helping us translate complex technical documents from English to Chinese. The accuracy and attention to detail they provided were exactly what we needed to ensure our product specifications were clearly communicated to our partners in China. Their team worked efficiently, even under tight deadlines, and delivered high-quality results. I would highly recommend AsiaLocalize for any translation needs!"
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Senior Manager Practice
at Management Consulting Co.
We partnered with Asia Localize to translate a website into eight languages across ASEAN, and we’re thrilled with the results. Their team provided high-quality translations that maintained the intent of our work and resonated with local audiences. The process was smooth, and they delivered on time for every language. They were also flexible and accommodating to our requests for amendments and overall, a pleasure to work with

What are the best practices in medical translation?

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Frequently Asked Questions About Medical Translation

Medical translation services translate clinical, regulatory, patient and product content, such as device manuals, IFUs, clinical reports, consent forms and labeling, with precise terminology and regulatory compliance.

Pharmaceutical companies, hospitals and contract research organizations (CROs) that need to communicate with patients, clinicians and regulators in several languages.

Medical device manuals, IFUs, clinical reports, labeling and packaging, regulatory documents, product websites, advertising, clinical trial documentation, patents, PILs, CTDs, QRD documents, prescribing information and patient consent forms.

Yes. Our medical translation is 100% human. CAT tools, translation memories and term bases only support our translators to make their work faster and more consistent.

Subject-matter experts with at least 5 years of experience in fields such as genetics, biochemistry, dentistry, psychiatry and dermatology, based in your target market.

Yes. We handle urgent medical translations within strict timelines, with an extensive team and project managers who make sure deadlines are met.

Yes. AsiaLocalize is ISO 17100 certified. Every project goes through translation, specialized medical editing and human proofreading.