MT 103: The social aspect of healthcare – language difficulties related to disease prevention and education
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Description This course deals with linguistic difficulties that arise in content created in the healthcare sphere for social purposes, like disease prevention, educating populations at risk and their healthcare providers, underserved populations, specific-patient caregivers, etc. The course is based on real-life excerpts focusing on the impact and actual scope of the terminology used in materials disclosed by international health organizations, such as the World Health Organization, the Panamerican Health Organization, and some of their programs and initiatives. The presentation will discuss the different shades of meanings that ordinary source terms depict in the public healthcare sector, with some illustrative examples in Spanish. See what others say about this trainer: "Her presentation was very clear and she kindly answered the Q&A at the end. Very useful to start specializing in the medical field." Lise Capitan "Luciana's presentation was really great. She explained concepts and gave examples in a very clearly way. I hope she gives more courses like that in other areas of medicine on ProZ.com platform." Cecilia Alves Target audience Translators or reviewer who aim at translating for non-for profit health organizations and government agencies. Registration and payment information Click to expand Price: 15.00 USD Click on the buy button on the right to purchase your seat Participation fee includes unlimited access to the recording. How do I purchase the video? To purchase your seat at this session please click on the "buy" button. After your payment is received, your status will be changed to “registered and paid” and an invoice and receipt of payment will be sent to you for your records. How do I access the video? Once the payment is processed you will be able to watch the video here. Created by Luciana Ramos View feedback | View all courses
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