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Alf
23-06-2011, 11:34
Can anyone recommend a translator for hospital appointments? There was a Sarah N. mentioned on the "old" Tenerife Forum, but no contact details.

Mutley
23-06-2011, 11:43
PM Cinnamon on here, she´s been to a few doctors/hospital trips with me.

macana
23-06-2011, 12:17
Hi Alf,
Sarah N is me!! I'll pm my contact details!

casabonny
23-06-2011, 14:21
Contact Emma at motorworld as she is a translator and is well known at many of the hospitals and doctors here.You can contact her via the web site in my signature.

pinto
05-01-2012, 19:15
Hi Folks,
I am looking for a translator for the Doctors. Adeje doctor refused to see me without a translator. (Legal he said) Help with rates for this help will be much appreciated. Kindest regards, Mick

samnickgodber
05-01-2012, 19:27
Hey, Give Tracey from Tenerife Translation services a call her number is 666857991 or 922733210 she is very professional,,,,,, mods she advertises in the local papers so i thought her number on here would be ok x

ruffus
05-01-2012, 19:28
I have a good friend that does this all the time. I can get intouch with her if you would like me to?
Regards,
Ruffus

pinto
05-01-2012, 19:57
Hi Thanks for the response, very kind. I am letting this soak overnight and get back to you. Rough costs will be kindly received.
:thanx:

Added after 2 minutes:

Hello again, Many thanks for that. I must have missed that Umph!!! I will ring to-morrow:thanx:

garlicbread
05-01-2012, 20:42
Send a PM to member nic, she will help and her rates are very reasonable.

kell
05-01-2012, 22:28
i have a friend aswell that works as a translator will be happy to pass on her number if you require it

gsc
06-01-2012, 07:38
Is this usual? how much Spanish would you need to avoid things like this?

pinto
06-01-2012, 11:05
It is a legal requirement because it will require a operation I don't stretch to Legal Spanish Thanks

Goldenmaniac
06-01-2012, 12:07
Is this usual? how much Spanish would you need to avoid things like this?
There are notices in all Canarian Health Service establishments (in English, German, French, Arabic and Chinese and Spanish :) saying if you do not speak Spanish you must bring a translator with you, however in reality many GPs and specialists will be able to speak English and some particularly at Candelaria hospital are keen to practice English. HOWEVER they are not obliged to do so and whether you get an English speaker is the luck of the draw. Also even if you are lucky enough to get an English speaker to diagnose you, you still have to deal with ancillary and admin staff who seldom do.

In El Mojon outpatients and Candeleria Hospital almost all of the "Green Jackets" - help desk staff have most European languages between them, but except in cases of really DIRE need or Emergency there are not enough of them to go around to sit in on individual consultations.

So to sum up do you need an interpreter to repeat your medication? - Probably not if you organise yourself - learn for example " repetir medicación por favor" repeat prescription please and take empty boxes or previous prescription so there is no confusion with what you want.

If you have a serious condition or need to tell doctor about some new symptoms unless you are lucky in your doc (and bear in mind that he/she could be substituted by a locum from time to time) then I would say you do - but shop around for your interpreter do they have professional liability insurance for example?
And if you have an ongoing chronic illness do try to learn at least the Spanish words that affect you - or write down in Spanish what you want to tell doctor before you go to the appointment so you are prepared at least a little.
Also have a look here about making appointments etc.
http://www.diana-mcglone.com/health.htm#appointment

and if you are a visitor here http://www.diana-mcglone.com/health.htm#EmergencyMedicalAssistanceWhilstOnHolid ayInTenerife

Alf
06-01-2012, 17:48
Sarah, could you please pm me again with your contact details, I can't seem to find them. Thanks.

gsc
06-01-2012, 18:10
Thanks for that very detailed reply. I have made a committment to learn Spanish - but you know how it goes - time just disappears. I will get there but it may be a while before I'm up to medical and legal stuff. :crylaughing:

pinto
12-01-2012, 19:20
hi thanks for the steer towards Nicola. She is a dream and you are a gem for answering.
Kindest regards Mick

Lol
12-01-2012, 22:02
Emma at Motorworld, she is very good and reasonable, have used her a couple of times very professional.

Nic
13-01-2012, 15:41
Thanks for that Mick, a pleasure to meet you x

ELIZA30
18-02-2017, 14:01
Hello Ruffus,
I would be very grateful if you could let me know how much your friend charges please?
Thank you
Eli