competent care
[KOM-pə-tənt kɛr]
noun phrase
cuidado competente
1. Care or service provided by a qualified professional who possesses the necessary skills, knowledge, and ability to perform their duties adequately and safely
The patient received competent care from the experienced surgeon.
O paciente recebeu cuidado competente do cirurgião experiente.
2. In legal contexts, professional service that meets accepted standards of practice within a profession
The lawyer's competent care in handling the case resulted in a favorable outcome.
O cuidado competente do advogado ao lidar com o caso resultou em um resultado favorável.
3. Healthcare services delivered with appropriate technical proficiency and professional judgment
Competent care requires both knowledge and practical experience in medical practice.
O cuidado competente requer tanto conhecimento quanto experiência prática na prática médica.
This term is particularly important in both Brazilian and American legal and healthcare contexts. In Brazil, it is commonly used in medical liability cases and healthcare regulation. In the USA, 'competent care' is a fundamental legal concept in medical malpractice law and professional negligence cases, establishing the baseline expectation for professional service providers.
Related Idioms & Phrases
meet the standard of care
standard of professional practice
duty to provide competent care
breach of competent care
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