Machine Translation for Multilingual Cancer Patient Education: Bridging Languages, Navigating Challenges.

Autor: Lawson McLean A; Department of Neurosurgery, Jena University Hospital - Friedrich Schiller University Jena, Jena, Germany. aaron.lawsonmclean@med.uni-jena.de.; Comprehensive Cancer Center Central Germany, Jena, Germany. aaron.lawsonmclean@med.uni-jena.de., Yen TL; Department of Education, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan.; School of Medicine, College of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: Journal of cancer education : the official journal of the American Association for Cancer Education [J Cancer Educ] 2024 Oct; Vol. 39 (5), pp. 477-478. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Apr 23.
DOI: 10.1007/s13187-024-02438-5
Abstrakt: This commentary evaluates the use of machine translation for multilingual patienteducation in oncology. It critically examines the balance between technologicalbenefits in language accessibility and the potential for increasing healthcare disparities.The analysis emphasizes the need for a multidisciplinary approach to translation thatincorporates linguistic accuracy, medical clarity, and cultural relevance. Additionally, ithighlights the ethical considerations of digital literacy and access, underscoring theimportance of equitable patient education. This contribution seeks to advance thediscussion on the thoughtful integration of technology in healthcare communication,focusing on maintaining high standards of equity, quality, and patient care.
(© 2024. The Author(s).)
Databáze: MEDLINE
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