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Volume 12, Numéro 1, Pages 30-51
2025-12-28

Documentation Strategies In Medical Translation: Enhancing Accuracy And Quality In A Specialized Context



Authors : Atailia Ryma . Benslim Amina .

Abstract

This article examines documentation in medical translation, which is a cognitive and institutional practice designed to enhance terminological accuracy and ensure conceptual consistency in highly sensitive contexts. Drawing on functional approaches, such as Skopos Theory, and practical examples from the Algerian context, the study highlights documentation as a methodological tool that enables translators to make well-informed decisions attentive to clinical settings, legal frameworks, and cultural specificities. The article also discusses challenges arising from the lack of national bilingual databases and the limited availability of specialised resources. It also suggests practical strategies such as cross-checking, collaboration with experts, and the use of terminology management tools. Ultimately, documentation extends beyond a technical procedure, serving as an ethical and professional practice that ensures patient safety, reinforces the credibility of translation, and affirms the translator’s responsibility within institutions.

Keywords

Terminology Documentation ; Medical Translation ; Skopos Theory ; Institutional References ; Databases

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