title: Translation technology fills important niche.
abstract: Software systems that can interpret and translate foreign languages can augment existing services and be available immediately, when live interpreters or even phone services may not be. Knowledge of their capabilities and cost can help you narrow your decision. Systems will take you from registration process through triage to diagnosis. All systems will provide text and audio translation. The more sophisticated systems also offer video services and sign language for deaf patients. The cost can be more than $100,000, but local foundations may offer grants that will cover your expenses.
mesh_terms: D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration*; D005006:Ethnicity; D005103:Expert Systems; D006801:Humans; D012984:Software / Q000191:economics; D014175:Translating