consulta privada
[kõn-SUL-tah PREE-VAH-dah]
nounfemininepl: consultas privadas
private consultation
1. A confidential meeting or appointment with a professional (doctor, lawyer, therapist, etc.) in a private setting, typically paid for directly by the patient or client rather than through public healthcare or services
She scheduled a private consultation with a dermatologist to discuss her skin concerns.
Ela agendou uma consulta privada com um dermatologista para discutir seus problemas de pele.
2. A private medical appointment outside of the public healthcare system, usually at higher cost but with shorter wait times
Many Brazilians opt for a private consultation when they need urgent medical care.
Muitos brasileiros optam por uma consulta privada quando precisam de atendimento médico urgente.
3. A confidential advisory session with a professional service provider
The lawyer offered a free private consultation to assess the case.
O advogado ofereceu uma consulta privada gratuita para avaliar o caso.
In Brazil, the distinction between 'consulta privada' and public healthcare (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde) is significant. Private consultations are sought by those with financial means or supplemental health insurance due to shorter wait times, though they represent a more expensive healthcare option. This reflects Brazil's two-tiered healthcare system.
NYC Slang
private appointment / paid visit
Related Idioms & Phrases
marcar uma consulta privada
agendar uma consulta privada
pagar pela consulta privada
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