abuse of care
[/əˈbjuːz əv kɛər/]
nounpl: abuses of care
abuso de confiança
1. A violation of trust or duty of care owed to another person, typically involving negligence, recklessness, or intentional misconduct in providing care or protection
The nursing home was sued for abuse of care after residents were found malnourished and neglected.
O asilo foi processado por abuso de confiança depois que se descobriu que os residentes estavam desnutridos e negligenciados.
2. In legal contexts, a breach of fiduciary duty or caretaking responsibility that results in harm to a vulnerable person
The case established that abuse of care can include both acts of commission and omission.
O caso estabeleceu que o abuso de confiança pode incluir tanto atos de comissão quanto de omissão.
3. Misuse or exploitation of a position of authority or responsibility in caregiving situations
Investigations revealed systematic abuse of care in the child welfare system.
As investigações revelaram abuso sistemático de confiança no sistema de bem-estar infantil.
This term is particularly significant in both American and Brazilian legal systems, where caregiver responsibilities are strictly defined. In Brazil, 'abuso de confiança' is used in criminal law (Article 171 of the Brazilian Penal Code) to describe the crime of obtaining property or economic benefit through abuse of trust. In healthcare and elder care contexts in both countries, the concept carries serious legal and ethical implications.
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