In medical documents, mistranslating an abbreviation or a dosage unit can directly affect the course of treatment. In medical translation, therefore, fidelity to the source text and command of the terminology come before concerns of style.
At BKT we translate the discharge summaries and test results of patients going abroad for treatment, the reports of foreigners coming to Türkiye for treatment, and medical device documentation. For reports to be submitted to official institutions, we also complete the sworn translation and any required certifications.
Who is it for?
- Patients going abroad for treatment
- Foreign patients coming to Türkiye for treatment
- Organisations working in health tourism
- Those preparing insurance and compensation files
- Medical device and pharmaceutical companies
- Foreigners using a medical report in an official procedure
Required documents
The list below is for a typical case. Additional documents may be requested depending on your nationality, the type of application and the practice of the relevant authority; the definitive list is given to you in writing at the initial consultation.
- Discharge summaries, test results and imaging reports
- Operation and pathology reports
- Prescriptions and medication records
- Insurance policies and claim forms
- Target country or institution
The process step by step
- 1
Document review
The document type and the target institution are established, and a terminology set is prepared.
- 2
Translation
The translation is produced by a translator with command of medical terminology.
- 3
Check
Dosages, units, dates and abbreviations are checked separately.
- 4
Certification
Where official use is required, sworn translation and notarial certification are carried out.
- 5
Delivery
Printed and digital delivery, with archiving on a confidential basis.
Common mistakes
- Replacing abbreviations with the common equivalent in the target language
- Rendering units of measurement without converting them
- Not adapting date formats to the convention of the target country
- Translating illegible handwritten reports without confirmation
- Settling for a standard translation for a report to be submitted to an official institution
Legal basis
Sworn translation under Notaries Act No. 1512 for medical documents to be submitted to official institutions
Legislation and administrative practice may change. The information on this page is for general guidance only; an assessment specific to your case requires a consultation.