elective notification
[ɪˈlɛktɪv noʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən]
nounpl: elective notifications
notificação eletiva
1. A voluntary or discretionary process of informing relevant parties about a specific matter, decision, or occurrence, often used in legal, medical, or administrative contexts where notification is optional rather than mandatory
The hospital implemented an elective notification system allowing patients to choose whether they wish to be informed about experimental treatment options.
O hospital implementou um sistema de notificação eletiva permitindo que pacientes escolhessem se desejavam ser informados sobre opções de tratamento experimental.
2. In legal or regulatory contexts, a notification that can be made at the discretion of the responsible party, rather than being obligatory
Companies may file an elective notification with the regulatory agency to ensure compliance before an audit.
As empresas podem apresentar uma notificação eletiva à agência reguladora para garantir conformidade antes de uma auditoria.
This term is primarily used in formal, professional, and legal contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. In Brazil, it appears frequently in healthcare regulations, corporate compliance documents, and legal proceedings. The distinction between elective and mandatory notification is particularly important in healthcare, where patient autonomy and informed consent are critical values.
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