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Basal Cell Carcinoma on Leg

Skin Health | Last Active: May 30 7:50am | Replies (49)

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@colleenyoung

@eugen1205, I know what it is like to not speak the language when seeking medical consultation in another country. One feels vulnerable enough when worried about a health issue. It is a lot of extra work to deal with translation etc.

Luckily many people in Switzerland speak multiple languages and most doctors have a high proficiency in English. Your English is very good.

Here are a couple of tools that may help.
- use Google translate to support your communication
- ask if the doctor or hospital provides translation services. While single doctor practices may not, many hospitals offer free translation services.
- bring along a friend who speaks both Italian and Ukranian

@loribmt has given you a lot of helpful information. Perhaps you could prepare your questions and then use Google translate to show them to the doctor if English isn't a common language for you both.

I'm glad that you are having this looked at. Have you seen this doctor before?

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Thank you for the tip, that’s what I planned to do, I’ll use Google translator. I haven’t been to this doctor yet, I had a video consultation with my doctor from Ukraine and he strongly recommended that I see the doctor in person.