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Survey Says Many Kids Are Given Meds Incorrectly
DrugTopics.com, Hot Off The Press - April 7, 2003
Nearly 10% of children are given prescription medication incorrectly, according to a recent survey of 592 people who speak English as a second language. Parents who don't fully understand the instructions because of translation difficulties are responsible for giving these children medicines incorrectly, according to the survey, conducted by TransPerfect Translations. The survey also found that 33% of the overall respondents said they have left their doctor's office without being clear about their medications because of a language barrier.
About TransPerfect
TransPerfect is a diversified family of companies providing a full array of international communication services in 22 offices worldwide, including document management, translation, and staffing solutions. TransPerfect is ISO 9001:2000 certified which means it has implemented the most rigorous quality assurance process, according to criteria set forth by the International Organization for Standardization. The wide range of services it provides includes imaging, reprographic services, electronic data discovery, multilingual OCR, electronic labeling, coding, on-site imaging and copying, as well as staffing, and a full suite of translation and interpretation solutions. Headquarters are in New York City. |
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