discharge document
[dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ ˈdɒkjumənt]
nounpl: discharge documents
documento de alta
1. An official document issued by a hospital or medical facility confirming that a patient has been released from care and detailing their treatment, medications, and follow-up instructions
The patient received a discharge document outlining the prescribed medications and post-operative care instructions.
O paciente recebeu um documento de alta descrevendo os medicamentos prescritos e as instruções de cuidados pós-operatórios.
2. A legal document certifying the release or dismissal of a person from military service, employment, or institutional custody
He received an honorable discharge document after completing his military service.
Ele recebeu um documento de dispensa honrosa após completar seu serviço militar.
3. A formal document releasing someone from a contractual obligation, debt, or legal responsibility
The discharge document confirmed that all debts had been paid and the contract was terminated.
O documento de quitação confirmou que todas as dívidas foram pagas e o contrato foi encerrado.
In Brazil, the 'documento de alta' is a crucial administrative document in healthcare, required for insurance purposes, employer notification, and medical follow-up. In the USA, discharge documents are standardized by hospital systems and often provided electronically through patient portals. The document serves as proof of treatment completion and is important for legal and insurance documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
get one's discharge papers
sign the discharge document
receive a clean bill of health (related concept)
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