closed ward
[/kloʊzd wɔːrd/]
nounpl: closed wards
enfermaria fechada
1. A hospital or psychiatric unit where patients are confined and cannot leave freely; a secure ward with restricted access and exit
The patient was admitted to a closed ward after showing signs of danger to himself and others.
O paciente foi admitido em uma enfermaria fechada após apresentar sinais de perigo para si mesmo e para outros.
2. A hospital ward with locked doors and controlled access, typically for psychiatric or high-security patients
She spent three weeks in the closed ward receiving treatment for severe depression.
Ela passou três semanas na enfermaria fechada recebendo tratamento para depressão severa.
The concept of closed wards is significant in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems. In Brazil, such facilities are regulated by ANVISA (Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária) and used primarily in psychiatric hospitals. In the USA, closed wards are common in psychiatric institutions and are subject to strict regulations regarding patient rights and safety. The term reflects healthcare protocols for protecting vulnerable patients and maintaining clinical security.
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