Plain English Health Dictionary

The Plain English Health Dictionary is a resource for Aboriginal Interpreter Services (AIS) interpreters working in the Northern Territory health sector.

You can use it to help communicate with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people when they access health services.

The dictionary translates concepts and terms from medical English into plain English.

It uses a style of English that closely matches the lexicon (words), syntax (grammar), discourse (genre and logic) of Aboriginal languages.

It also includes illustrations of body parts and medical equipment so clients have a clear understanding when consulting with a medical professional.

The content was selected and edited by local health professionals in consultation with AIS interpreters.

Get the dictionary:

Plain English Health Dictionary PDF (10.3 MB)
Plain English Health Dictionary PDF (26.7 MB) - for commercial printing (single pages)
Plain English Health Dictionary PDF (26.2 MB) - for commercial printing (spread).