improper caregiving
[ɪmˈprɑːpər ˈkɛrɡɪvɪŋ]
nounpl: improper caregivings
cuidado inadequado
1. The failure to provide proper, adequate, or appropriate care to a dependent person, including neglect, inadequate supervision, or failure to meet basic needs
The nursing home was cited for improper caregiving after residents were found malnourished.
A casa de repouso foi citada por cuidado inadequado após os residentes serem encontrados desnutridos.
2. In legal or healthcare contexts, a violation of duty to provide competent, safe, and ethical care to a vulnerable person
The social worker documented cases of improper caregiving in the family home.
A assistente social documentou casos de cuidado inadequado no lar da família.
3. Negligent or substandard care that may cause harm, suffering, or endangerment to children, elderly, or disabled individuals
Improper caregiving can result in legal consequences and loss of custody.
O cuidado inadequado pode resultar em consequências legais e perda da guarda.
In both Brazil and the USA, improper caregiving is a serious legal and social issue, particularly concerning children, elderly, and disabled individuals. Healthcare systems and family services agencies actively investigate and prosecute cases. In Brazilian culture, family-based caregiving is traditionally valued, making institutional improper caregiving especially controversial. The term is frequently used in medical malpractice litigation, elder law, and child protective services in both countries.
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