Translating Care Emails: A Quick Checklist Before You Hit Send
Multilingual families deserve clear communication. A short checklist for reviewing translated drafts.
Check the Details That Change Meaning
Names, dates, medication and instructions are the places a small translation error does the most harm. Read them twice. If the message is sensitive, use your organisation's interpreter or translation process.
Keep the Tone Warm
Literal translations can sound cold or abrupt. Look for phrases that read as curt in the other language, and keep the greeting and close respectful. When in doubt, ask a qualified colleague to check.
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