Doric-speaking MRI scanner eases patient worries

Episode 35 February 21, 2022 00:03:31
Doric-speaking MRI scanner eases patient worries
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Doric-speaking MRI scanner eases patient worries

Feb 21 2022 | 00:03:31

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Eddie Arrieta

Show Notes

The University of Aberdeen in Scotland decided to run a £1.2 million upgrade to their MRI scanner. Supporting 17 languages including Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, Russian, and French, the language offerings now also includes Doric, or Northeast Scots. 

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