We offer a full range of healthcare translation services, including back or reverse translations. A back translation involves translating a document into another language and then translating it back into the original language. This allows us to compare the documents and ensure accuracy and quality control.
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An independent translator should complete the back translation, one who has not seen the original source document.
Here’s the step-by-step:
- Translator 1 receives the source document and produces Translation 1
- Translator 2 receives Translation 1 and completes a back translation
- Translation 1 is compared with the back translation
- Translator 1 and Translator 2 discuss the results
- Amends are completed as needed
Language isn’t an exact science, and a back translation will never be 100% exactly the same as your original text—but it can definitely help to identify ambiguities or errors.
Back translations are very literal. They aim to give the exact meaning, completed to give the exact meaning. The resulting translation will sound unnatural.
Compare the back translation with the source text and look for any issues. You can list these issues and raise them with the translators to make any necessary changes to the actual translation.
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Why Do I Need This Service?
Not many individual clients will need back translations. Back translations are typically required by pharmaceutical, clinical research, and medical companies to meet regulatory requirements.
If your document(s) are ready now, you can email them directly to us now—we respond quickly to all enquiries!
Can I Trust Atlas Translations?
Atlas Translations holds two ISO certifications — ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management) and ISO 17100:2017 (Translation Services). If the project is confidential, we can sign NDAs for extra peace of mind.
Are you wondering if we’re up to date on privacy? We’ve been registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) for over 20 years, so data protection has always been important.
You can read more about our commitment to quality here.
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Contact Us
We’d love for you to contact Atlas Translations. Contact us for a chat or to ask questions!
Call us on 01727 812 725 or email us at team@atlas-translations.co.uk to let us know what you need. We respond quickly to all enquiries!
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