The purpose of this webinar is to provide translators with a solid foundation for translating medical documentation relating to clinical trials. International standards will be introduced, but the main focus will be on the regulations and policies of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). After a brief overview of the phases of clinical trials and where they are currently being conducted, the presenter will discuss the various types of medical documentation and where they are likely to be encountered. She will also discuss the issues that may arise when translating each type of text, as well as relevant terminology that is often confused, such as “efficacy vs. efficiency” and “patient vs. subject.” Various strategies that translators at any stage in their careers can use to improve their consistency and accuracy when translating such documents will also be presented. Throughout the presentation, both relevant general and language-specific resources will be mentioned.
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