Human Voice Over for Healthcare, Medical & Pharmaceutical

Voice over for healthcare, medical, and pharmaceutical purposes requires an artist who can deliver a trustworthy, articulate, and well-modulated output.

Whether it’s patient-facing content, internal training materials, or marketing assets promoting technical devices, the voice over must be professional, credible, and authentic.

At Matinée Multilingual, we’re actively engaged in providing voice overs for healthcare, medical and pharmaceutical projects. We understand the importance of maintaining a professional tone while delivering specialised information to diverse audiences, and we have a pool of voice talents who are well-trained in doing so.

We support various languages (over 80!) and accents. Our voice talents are not only fluent in different languages, but they also have the necessary background knowledge, making them reliable for technical content.

We’re going to walk you through the process of hiring and working with our voice talents, so you can understand our approach and make the best decision for your medical voice over project.

Why Human Voice Over Matters in Healthcare Settings

Safety, accuracy, empathy, and compassion are some of the key traits required when working in and around the healthcare industry. 

The strong emphasis on clear communication between healthcare professionals and patients, as well as within internal teams, cannot be understated. When delivering important information, such as patient education materials or professional training, the same core traits must be conveyed in the medium of communication – in this case, the narration used.

Human voice overs are a must for any medical-related content being narrated, as it gives you more control over the “feel” of the voice, as well as allowing for proper pacing and emphasis on important points.

Particularly in sensitive patient-facing content, creating the feeling of support, trustworthiness, and credibility is vital.

It’s tricky to replicate or guarantee the same high degree of emotional support with AI-generated voice overs, which is why we always recommend using human voice overs in medical contexts.

Examples of Medical Narration & Voice Over Genres

Medical voice over spans multiple genres, from patient education and staff training to marketing purposes and compliance messaging, each form requiring the same high level of professionalism in delivery.

We can provide voice over services for all of these use cases and more through our team of experienced artists who specialise in medical and healthcare narration. Here are some of the most common places medical voice overs are used:

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1) Healthcare eLearning

2) Medical Device Advertising

Here’s an example of a voice over we produced for Zebra Healthcare, promoting their medical technology solutions:

3) Mechanism or Mode of Action (MOA) Videos

4) Medical Explainers

5) Patient Education

6) Medical & Pharmaceutical Marketing

The Specialism Required for Medical Voice Over

Accuracy is paramount in any industry, but there’s an added importance when dealing with people’s health and well-being. 

As professionals in the healthcare industry, you’re committed and obligated to providing the best possible care to patients – this includes ensuring all information presented to them, whether it be through written materials or audio recordings, is accurate and easily understood.

Voice over work in the medical field requires a certain level of specialism, and this can only truly be found when partnering with trusted and experienced voice talents.

“Medical voice over relies on accuracy and diligence”, Lauren Stott, Matinée’s managing director, says. The best voice artists will have a strong understanding of how to deliver medical terminology accurately, as well as the ability to convey complex medical information in a way that’s friendly to the ears.

In addition to technical knowledge, successful medical voice over work also requires empathy and sensitivity towards patients. This means being able to communicate with warmth and compassion, while still maintaining professionalism that reflects the gravity of medical matters.

How to Hire a Human Voice Talent for Medical Narration

We can match you with the perfect voice over for your healthcare, medical, or pharmaceutical project. With well over 2,500 artists in our network and over 40 years in the voice over industry, we’ve supported numerous clients in the medical field.

Based on your project requirements, such as content type, context, use case, and target audience, we can provide you with a shortlisted set of voice samples for you to choose from. 

We work with male and female voice artists who are incredibly talented at what they do, with proven experience in delivering the best voice over recordings, including those for medical projects.

If expertise, excellence, and reliability are what you’re looking for, we can provide you with the best service and support.

FAQs

Why Does Voice Over for Healthcare Settings Need Empathy & Clarity? + –

In physical face-to-face settings, healthcare professionals are expected to authentically convey empathy and clarity in their communication with patients to build trust and establish a positive patient-provider relationship. 

Similarly, in voice overs for healthcare settings, the same emotions must be reflected through the voice over for the same reasons.

A healthcare voice over that fails to omit empathy and clarity can negatively impact the patient’s perception of care, miss opportunities for patient education, and decrease overall patient satisfaction.

What Types of Voice Over for Healthcare Settings Exist? + –

Common types of healthcare voice overs include:

• Educational videos and animations
• Patient instructions or tutorials
• Telehealth services
• Radio and television commercials
• Waiting room announcements
• On-hold messages for healthcare facilities
• Interactive voice response (IVR) systems for hospitals and clinics

How is Voice Over Used in Medical Marketing? + –

Medical marketing can refer to promoting a healthcare facility or provider (such as the opening of a new local clinic), or it can also include marketing specific healthcare products and services (such as a new medication or medical device). 

Voice overs can be added to promotional videos, which are then distributed to the target audience, whether that be potential patients or other healthcare professionals.

Usage fees will apply to the continued use of medical marketing voice overs, such as for ongoing promotional campaigns or new product launches. This is because the voice over artist’s time and talent are valuable assets, and should be compensated accordingly.

How Can Voice Over Improve Patient Education Materials? + –

Many patients have anxiety or fear surrounding medical procedures or treatments. Most of the general public also has very little technical understanding of medical terms and procedures. For these reasons, a comprehensive explanation is necessary to inform patients about their medical care.

Patient education materials are an effective tool for equipping patients with clearer knowledge of their diagnosis, treatment options, and general health. 

A soothing and informative voice can make complex medical information easier to understand for patients who may have difficulty comprehending written materials. This can ultimately lead to better patient outcomes and a more positive healthcare experience overall.

Can You Use AI for Healthcare Voice Over? + –

As a voice over agency with a wealth of experience in working with healthcare clients, we don’t recommend using AI-generated voice overs for this field. There is a commitment to producing content that sensitively, empathetically, and accurately reflects the subject matter, which is crucial for healthcare information.

While AI technology has come a long way in terms of natural-sounding voices, it still lacks the human feel necessary for delivering complex medical information.