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Why Certified Translation of French Medical Records Is Essential for a Second Medical Opinion in the USA
Learn why certified translation of French medical records, pathology reports, and scan findings is essential when seeking a second medical opinion in the USA. Insights from a Chartered Linguist and specialist French to English medical translator with 20 years’ experience.

Andrew Simpson
22 hours ago9 min read


Visiting an Emergency Dentist in France: A Complete Guide for English Speakers + French Dental Terms
Learn the essential French words and phrases you need when visiting an emergency dentist in France. Includes a comprehensive dental glossary, vocabulary tables and expert travel advice.

Andrew Simpson
Jul 89 min read


The Challenges and Clinical Importance of Translating French Medical Documentation in IBD, Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease Cases
Expert certified French to English medical translation for ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease records, including colonoscopy reports, MRI, CT scans, pathology, operative notes and discharge summaries for UK and US patients and healthcare providers.

Andrew Simpson
Jun 2710 min read


How to Describe Symptoms in French: Common Phrases Doctors Expect to Hear
Need to explain pain in French? Learn essential medical phrases for symptoms, severity, and timing—plus common mistakes to avoid.

Andrew Simpson
Jun 145 min read


The High Stakes of Translating French Medical Documentation in Breast Cancer Cases
Discover the challenges and importance of translating French breast cancer medical records, including pathology reports, MRI, CT, PET scans, RNA sequencing and operative notes. Certified French to English medical translation for UK and US patients and healthcare professionals.

Andrew Simpson
Jun 111 min read


French Clinical and Pharmaceutical Research Translation: Why Specialist Translation Matters in Global Healthcare
Specialist French clinical and pharmaceutical translation services for clinical trials, regulatory documents, pharmacovigilance and medical research. Expert certified French to English translator, Chartered Linguist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Andrew Simpson
May 1911 min read


French Blood Test Terms Explained: Common Lab Results and What They Mean
Confused by French blood test results? Learn common lab abbreviations, medical terms, and what French blood test values actually mean.

Andrew Simpson
May 65 min read


Essential Emergency Room Vocabulary in France: A Guide for English-Speaking Tourists
Visiting France? Learn 30 essential emergency room terms in French. Get expert certified French-to-English medical translation for discharge summaries, reports & insurance.

Andrew Simpson
May 45 min read


Canadian French Certificate Translation: A Complete Guide to Translating Canadian Birth, Marriage, and Death Certificates
Certified Canadian French certificate translation for birth, marriage and death documents. Accurate, fast and accepted by authorities worldwide.

Andrew Simpson
Apr 268 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Certified Translation
Learn what a certified translation is, when you need one, and how to obtain one in the UK. A complete guide covering certification, notarisation, apostille, costs, and timelines.

Andrew Simpson
Mar 248 min read


Certified Translation of French Birth Certificates for a UK Passport Application
Need a certified translation of a French birth certificate for a UK passport application? Learn HMPO requirements, common mistakes, costs, and how to get it right first time.

Andrew Simpson
Mar 75 min read


How to Prepare Your French Medical Documents for Translation
This article explains how to prepare medical documents for translation, how to organise and label documents, how to handle special medical formats, common mistakes to avoid, and what to expect once your documents are submitted for certified translation.

Andrew Simpson
Feb 115 min read


Why Certified French Medical Translation Matters
At French Medical Translators, we specialise in French to English medical translation that is accurate, certified, and trusted by UK institutions. This article explains why certified human translation is essential, particularly for medical documents that must be relied upon in official and clinical contexts.

Andrew Simpson
Jan 155 min read


Certified Translation of French Criminal Record Checks: Trust the Experts for Accuracy and Legal Compliance
Get certified French criminal record checks translation by a Chartered Translator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists. Ensure accuracy and legal acceptance.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 28, 20255 min read


Certified Translation of French Birth, Marriage, Death & PACS Certificates: Everything You Need to Know
Need a certified translation of a French birth, marriage, death or PACS certificate? As a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists, I provide UK-accepted certified translations. Trust French Medical Translators for accuracy, reliability and global acceptance.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 28, 20256 min read


Why French Medical Reports Require Different Terminology Standards in France vs. Canada - And How Certified Translation Protects Patients
Discover key differences between French medical terminology in France and Canada and learn why certified translation is essential for safe, accurate care.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 25, 20255 min read


Common Terminology Traps in the Translation of French Medical Reports (and How to Avoid Them)
Learn the most frequent terminology traps in French medical report translation and how to avoid costly errors. Ensure accuracy with certified French-to-English medical translations by a Chartered Linguist and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 24, 20256 min read


25 of the Most Common French Terms Used on Medical Prescriptions (Full Glossary & Translation Guide)
Learn 25 of the most common French terms found on medical prescriptions. Includes a full glossary, translation challenges, and guidance for getting certified French - to - English translations for UK use.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 23, 20255 min read


Certified vs. Non-Certified Medical Translation: What’s the Difference?
Discover the key differences between certified and non - certified medical translation, including accuracy requirements, industry use cases, legal implications, and how to choose the right option for your healthcare or pharmaceutical needs.

Andrew Simpson
Nov 22, 20255 min read


Interview with Andrew Simpson, CIOL Fellow and Founder of French Medical Translators
In the world of specialist linguistic services, few fields demand as much precision, clarity and trust as French medical translation . Today we sit down with Andrew Simpson , founder of French Medical Translators , a boutique agency dedicated exclusively to French - to - English medical and certified translation. Recently appointed a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Linguists (CIOL) - one of the highest professional honours in the UK language industry - Andrew shares ho

Andrew Simpson
Nov 19, 20256 min read
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