TRANSLATING PATIENT INFORMATION LEAFLETS: A STUDY ON READABILITY AND CLARITY
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https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20677363Keywords:
Patient information leaflets, medical translation, readability, clarity, healthcare communication, translation studies, medical terminology, patient safety, plain language, health literacy, pharmaceutical translation, language accessibility, cross-cultural communication, translation quality, patient understanding.Abstract
This article examines the translation of Patient Information Leaflets with a particular focus on readability and clarity. Patient Information Leaflets play an essential role in healthcare because they provide patients with important information about medicines, including dosage instructions, possible side effects, precautions, and methods of use. Therefore, accurate and understandable translation is necessary to ensure that patients receive clear and reliable information.References
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