examination report

[ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən rɪˈpɔːrt]
nounpl: examination reports
relatório de exame
1. A formal document detailing the results, findings, and conclusions of a medical, academic, technical, or professional examination
The doctor provided a detailed examination report after the patient's physical assessment.
O médico forneceu um relatório de exame detalhado após a avaliação física do paciente.
2. An official written assessment documenting the inspection or evaluation of something
The building examination report revealed several structural defects.
O relatório de exame do edifício revelou vários defeitos estruturais.
3. A documented record of findings from a diagnostic or investigative procedure
The laboratory examination report confirmed the diagnosis.
O relatório de exame laboratorial confirmou o diagnóstico.
In Brazil, examination reports (relatórios de exame) are critical documents in healthcare, education, and professional settings. They serve as official records and are often required for legal, insurance, or institutional purposes. The term 'laudo' is frequently used in medical contexts, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. In the United States, such reports are fundamental to medical practice and are protected by privacy laws such as HIPAA.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
examination findingsassessment reportdiagnostic reportinspection reportevaluation report

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
relatório de exame
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
relatório de exame / laudo
Laudo is often used in medical contexts
São Paulo
relatório de exame / parecer técnico
Parecer técnico is common in technical examinations
Portugal
relatório de exame / parecer
Slightly different terminology; parecer is frequently used

Related Words

examinationmedical reporttest resultsdiagnosisassessmentdocumentation

Related Idioms & Phrases

submit an examination report
file an examination report
review the examination report
based on the examination report
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