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This is a Pre-Registered Trial study.

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This study aims to compare translation methods for cancer treatment consent forms in patients with limited English proficiency.

March 15, 2026Supportive Care in CancerOpen Access

Translation approaches to support systemic anti-cancer therapy consent for individuals with limited English proficiency

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This study aims to compare translation methods for cancer treatment consent forms in patients with limited English proficiency.
Randomised study involving Bengali- and Sylheti-speaking adults with limited English proficiency in London.
Participants received either professional or machine translation of a cancer treatment information booklet.
Participants later underwent a simulated consent consultation with a doctor and interpreter.
15.7% of participants understood treatment intent after reading the translated booklet, with no difference by translation type.
Machine translation contained 11 meaning-changing errors versus 1 in the professional translation.
Bilingual consent form significantly improved comprehension with odds of understanding treatment intent at 3.73.

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Randomised trial shows bilingual consent form enhances comprehension in patients with limited English proficiency, suggesting benefits for machine translation.

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Hibbs et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69b5ff8d83145bc643d1c537 https://doi.org/10.1007/s00520-026-10464-w

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Randomised trial shows bilingual consent form enhances comprehension in patients with limited English proficiency, suggesting benefits for machine translation.

Translation approaches to support systemic anti-cancer therapy consent for individuals with limited English proficiency

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Translation approaches to support systemic anti-cancer therapy consent for individuals with limited English proficiency

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