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Clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication is
essential to delivering exceptional patient care. Ad Astra
provides specialized healthcare interpreting and
medical translation services that support hospitals, clinics,
pharmaceutical companies, research institutions, and
telehealth systems across the country.

Our qualified & certified medical interpreters and sector-trained
linguists help eliminate communication barriers, ensuring
patients receive safe, informed care in any language

Healthcare Translation & Interpreting Services

Healthcare communication demands precision. Ad Astra delivers HIPAA-compliant language services tailored specifically to healthcare and pharmaceutical environments, where accuracy, confidentiality, and cultural understanding can directly impact patient outcomes. 

We support the full medical and pharmaceutical lifecycle with expert language services, including:

  • Clinical trial documentation
  • In-person, video, and over-the-phone interpreting for medical appointments
  • Pharmaceutical research & regulatory materials
  • Medical device manuals & IFUs
  • Patient intake forms & records
  • EMR/EHR-compatible translation workflows
  • Conference, seminar, and training interpreting

By combining industry expertise with strict security protocols, we help organizations maintain compliance while improving communication across diverse patient populations.

Expert Medical Interpreting for Quality Care

Effective communication is the foundation of high-quality patient care. Ad Astra’s medical interpreter services provide seamless, real-time support during appointments, procedures, follow-ups, and emergencies, ensuring healthcare providers and patients fully understand one another.

Our certified medical interpreters bring:

  • Deep knowledge of medical terminology
  • Cultural competence and sensitivity
  • Experience across specialties (oncology, cardiology, behavioral health, pediatrics, OB/GYN, etc.)
  • Support for routine check-ups, complex consultations, and telehealth visits

This expertise reduces miscommunication risks, enhances patient satisfaction, and supports better clinical outcomes for linguistically diverse communities.

Advanced Training in Medical Linguistics

Healthcare evolves rapidly, and so meets language requirements. Ad Astra invests continuously in the training and professional development of our interpreters and translators.

Our teams undergo:

  • Ongoing medical terminology training
  • HIPAA and compliance refreshers
  • Simulation-based interpreting practice
  • Pharmaceutical and clinical trial language specialization
  • Updates on regulatory shifts and documentation standards

With a commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, and the highest ethical standards, Ad Astra delivers medical language services that meet the demands of hospitals, research institutions, pharmaceutical companies, and federally regulated healthcare organizations.

Need medical or healthcare language solutions?

We Provide Expert Healthcare Language Services

We support the full medical and pharmaceutical lifecycle with expert language services, including: 

Clinical trial documentation 

IPI, OPI & VRI for medical appointments

Pharmaceutical research & regulatory materials 

Medical device manuals & IFUs

Patient intake records & forms

EMR/EHR compatible translation

Conference, seminar and training interpreting

Regulatory Documentation

Emergency Interpretation Requests

✅ Why Choose Ad Astra

Healthcare-Specialized Linguists

Trained in medical terminology, clinical workflows, and patient communication.

HIPAA-Compliant Processes

Secure handling of PHI, medical records, and sensitive patient information.

Accuracy That Affects Patient Care

Precise translations and interpreting that support safe, informed clinical decisions.

Support Across All Medical Settings

Hospitals, clinics, telehealth, behavioral health, pharma, research, and medical devices.

Fast, Reliable Interpreting Access

Certified interpreters available for appointments, emergencies, and complex consultations.

Trusted by Healthcare Systems Nationwide

We’ve partnered with major health networks, public health agencies, and medical research institutions — bringing decades of sector expertise to every patient touchpoint.

We Serve in 300+ Languages

AdAstra provides language services in 300+ languages. Our healthcare
linguists are fluent in all major European, African, Asian, and Latin American dialects.

Need Hospital Interpretation Services?

Our qualified & certified medical interpreters and sector-trained linguists help eliminate communication barriers, ensuring patients receive safe, informed care in any language. 

FAQs

About Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

Why are specialized language services critical in healthcare?

Specialized healthcare language services ensure accurate communication between patients and providers. In medical settings, language errors can affect diagnoses, treatment decisions, and patient safety. Professional medical interpreters and translators help reduce risk and improve care outcomes.

What types of medical and healthcare content do you support?

We support translation and interpreting for patient records, consent forms, discharge instructions, clinical documentation, medical device manuals, pharmaceutical research, clinical trial materials, and healthcare training content.

Do you support regulatory and compliance requirements in medical translations?

Yes. We support translations aligned with FDA, EMA, MHRA, and other local authority requirements. Our workflows are designed to help healthcare and pharma companies meet regulatory expectations while maintaining linguistic accuracy and audit readiness.

Can you translate patient-facing materials accurately and clearly?

Absolutely. We specialize in translating patient information leaflets, informed consent forms, instructions for use, and educational content in plain, culturally appropriate language—ensuring patients clearly understand treatments, risks, and procedures.

How do you ensure medical accuracy in healthcare and pharmaceutical translations?

All translations are completed by experienced medical linguists and reviewed using industry-specific glossaries, quality checks, and optional subject-matter expert validation. This ensures accuracy, consistency, and clarity across all medical communications.

Do you provide multilingual communication support for clinical trials?

Yes. We support global clinical trials by translating protocols, investigator materials, patient documentation, and trial communications, helping sponsors, CROs, and sites communicate clearly across languages and regions.

How do you handle confidential data and sensitive medical information?

We apply strict data security and confidentiality measures, including secure file transfer, controlled access, and non-disclosure agreements. Our processes align with GDPR, HIPAA, and healthcare data protection best practices.

How do professional translation services benefit healthcare and pharma businesses?

Professional medical translation reduces compliance risk, supports regulatory approval, improves patient understanding, and enables healthcare and pharma companies to scale confidently into new markets.

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