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Emma Goldsmith
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Funny and unfunny Dec 30, 2014

The BMJ (British Medical Journal) often publishes tongue-in-cheek articles around Christmas, and I liked the fact that a serious subject - the use of Google Translate in hospitals when there are no interpreters available - was included in this Christmas Issue.

If anyone finds it too facetious, read the responses to the article. They're serious and relevant.
 
neilmac
neilmac
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Funny and unfunny Dec 30, 2014

Emma Goldsmith wrote:
If anyone finds it too facetious, read the responses to the article. They're serious and relevant.


I find it more scary than amusing.
 


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