TRANSLATOR REQUIRED FOR AD-HOC MEDICAL APPTS.

Hi Everyone

I hope there is someone out there that can help me.

We have been in Spain for nearly a year now and whilst we are quite pleased with the way we are picking up the Spanish language, I know that I struggle when I go to the doctors. We go to the medical centre in Lo Maribu and every time we go there, the medics speak to us in Spanish (as is their right as we are the visitors to their country).

I managed OK when it came to getting a repeat prescription and when I had a chest infection but I now need to make an appointment to get the sugar levels in my blood tested. I have read that you can take an interpreter with you but I do not know where I can find one.

This forum has always come up trumps when I have posted previous questions and so I thought I would give it another try.

Do any of the forum members act as interpreters and if not, do you know anyone who might be able to help me out on this one?

All suggestions would be appreciated.

Many Thanks

Sam

Hi Sam

Try Matt at One Way Services, English guy that speaks fluent Spanish.

Calle Blanca, Quesada near Goyos, call 966 716 540

Regards

Rick

There is a little book called TELL THE DOCTOR which is full of Medical Terms in English and Spanish. I got mine from Age Concern in La Siesta but you could ask in the Cancer Charity Shop next to Johnson's in Quesada if they stock them. It was a godsend when my Husband was in Torrevieja Hospital. It doesn't replace a Translator but is very useful.

Have just found a Website for the Book. It lists several local places where you can buy it.

pls give me up this website to check whr i can find this book.

Google is your friend..!!!

http://www.verteldedokter.es/gb/index.php?pagina=link3

Hi Sa
Try Francesca Pow.We use her for all are
Requirements she is great with a great personality and very professional.
This is her no 610553426 .mention Errol and Theresa. Good luck. Very reasonable prices too.

white_hart wrote:Google is your friend..!!!

http://www.verteldedokter.es/gb/index.php?pagina=link3

When I tried to use the link above it says not correct so just try

www.verteldedokter.es

Hi Everyone

Thanks for the suggestions.

I used Francesca Pow, as suggested by "Chandiram". She was really good so I would recommend her to anyone needing translation services.

Thanks again

Sam

I thought most chemist do blood sugar tests for free, I know the one at La Siesta used to.