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informed choice

[ɪnˈfɔːrmd tʃɔɪs]
nounpl: informed choices
escolha informada
1. A decision made by a person who has been provided with all relevant information and understands the consequences of their choice
Patients have the right to make an informed choice about their medical treatment after discussing all options with their doctor.
Os pacientes têm o direito de fazer uma escolha informada sobre seu tratamento médico após discutir todas as opções com seu médico.
2. A selection or decision based on adequate knowledge and understanding of all available alternatives and their implications
An informed choice requires access to accurate information and sufficient time for consideration.
Uma escolha informada requer acesso a informações precisas e tempo suficiente para consideração.
Synonyms
informed decisionconscious choicedeliberate choicewell-considered choice
Antonyms
uninformed choiceblind choicerash decisionimpulsive choice

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
escolha informada
Standard term used in medical, legal, and consumer contexts
Portugal
escolha informada
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'decisão informada' in formal contexts
São Paulo
escolha informada
Commonly used in healthcare and legal documents

Related Idioms & Phrases

make an informed choice
right to informed choice
informed consent
armed with information
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