1. A level of care that is sufficient and appropriate to meet the needs of a person or situation
The hospital was criticized for failing to provide adequate care to elderly patients.
O hospital foi criticado por não fornecer cuidado adequado aos pacientes idosos.
2. In legal and medical contexts, care that meets established standards of professional competence and responsibility
The physician was sued for not providing adequate care during the surgery.
O médico foi processado por não fornecer cuidado adequado durante a cirurgia.
3. Sufficient attention and support to ensure proper health, safety, or wellbeing
Children deserve adequate care from their guardians.
As crianças merecem cuidado adequado dos seus tutores.