🌱 A recent conversation with a psychotherapist opened my eyes to the humanistic-existential approach in care. Among the documentation she shared, I was struck by the story of a caregiver who found new meaning and perspective despite overwhelming suffering. 💡 It reminded me that even in linguistic validation, behind every word there is always a person, with their own story and fears.

With 50+ years’ combined expertise in Medical Translation, Clinical Research, Regulatory, and Medical Devices, Translating Health (Maria Luisa Barbano & Ombretta Metelli) now offers full-cycle Italian Linguistic Validation (LV) services. From forward/back translation to cognitive debriefing and quality control, we ensure accurate, compliant, and culturally adapted COAs for CROs, sponsors, pharma companies, and LSPs.

Wild nature, quiet beaches, colourful villages, and inspiring art — the perfect digital detox 📵. Back to work with fresh energy 💡 and ready for the new season 🍂.

Thank you to everyone who's been following my journey. After an intense period, I'm stepping back for a well-deserved break. See you in September, recharged and ready. 🌿💻 _________________________________________________________________________________________________ Grazie a chi ha seguito il mio percorso fin qui. Dopo un periodo intenso, mi prendo una pausa per ricaricare le energie. Ci rivediamo a settembre, con nuove idee e rinnovata energia. 🌿💻

This Medscape article, “The Last Signs of Life: What to Expect in the Final Hours”, is not easy to read. It deals frankly with the final stages of dying and may be distressing for sensitive readers. However, for caregivers and healthcare professionals, it offers important insights. Understanding what may happen in those final hours can help us provide comfort and support. Read with care, and only when you're ready: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dv2fb-7B

In this short video 👉 https://share.descript.com/view/UM5P1OlXXnE, Joachim Lépin, author of AI Resilient, compares AI in translation to self-driving cars—and the need for human judgment in the “last mile.” A timely reminder that while AI can support translation, it can’t replace expertise, accountability, and nuance. 💡 Need a precise, reliable medical translator? Let’s talk. 📩 marialuisa@btechtranslations.com 🌐 www.btechtranslations.com 🔗 linkedin.com/in/italianmedicaltranslations

A powerful reminder from Mayo Clinic Proceedings — and from our ongoing journey in the Art of Diversity course on Linguistic Validation — about the deep emotional weight of language when patients are most vulnerable. 🟣 From Attunement to Never Words, this is essential reading for anyone working at the intersection of Care and Communication.

Suspended for six months… but still a proud #donor! In Asti, we’re helping Sardinia fight #thalassemia — join us and donate if you can!

How are new technologies really impacting our rates? Have your say and help shape ethical, forward-looking industry standards. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dfa_gMxW

RFK Jr. has replaced the U.S. vaccine advisory panel with sceptics, and NIH researchers are sounding the alarm. Here’s why it matters to all of us, especially those working with health and research communication.