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generalized care

[/ˈdʒɛnərəlaɪzd kɛr/]
noun
cuidado generalizado
1. Basic, non-specialized healthcare or support provided to a broad population without targeting specific conditions or groups
The clinic offers generalized care for common illnesses and routine check-ups.
A clínica oferece cuidado generalizado para doenças comuns e check-ups rotineiros.
2. In medical contexts, primary or first-line care that addresses common health needs across diverse patient populations
Generalized care is essential before patients are referred to specialists.
O cuidado generalizado é essencial antes que os pacientes sejam encaminhados a especialistas.
Synonyms
primary caregeneral carebasic careroutine care
Antonyms
specialized caretargeted carespecialized treatment

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuidado generalizado / assistência geral
Standard medical terminology in Brazil
São Paulo
cuidado generalizado / atenção básica
Common in healthcare systems
Rio de Janeiro
cuidado generalizado
Standard usage in medical context
Portugal
cuidado generalizado / cuidados gerais
Part of Portuguese healthcare terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

first-line care
one-stop healthcare
general medical practice
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