How to get documents translated

At Nebraska Medicine, Interpretive Services offers document translation for internal and external business customers to facilitate communication with non-English speaking patients.

Examples

Patient education, procedure instructions, genetics letters, consult summaries, consent forms, discharge summaries, diagnostics, IRB studies and other research.

Process

Please submit all requests via the following options:

Internal Staff

Enter your request online

  1. Attach an electronic version (MS-Word) of the document to be translated
  2. Enter your desired completion date
  3. Submit the form

External Request

Please contact the Interpretive Services department at 402-559-8697 for assistance.

NOTE: Documents with a copyright will not be translated.

  • Once the program coordinator receives the translation request, a confirmation of receipt with a fee quote for translation services, (if applicable) will be sent within five business days.
  • All written translations go through a tier proofing to ensure accuracy of translation.
  • The time for completion may vary depending on the length and complexity of the document. Priority will be given to time-sensitive documents and special needs situations.
  • The document will be filed until the program coordinator receives a confirmation of acceptance for fee quote and completion date from you.