informed statement
[ɪnˈfɔrmd ˈsteɪtmənt]
nounpl: informed statements
declaração informada
1. A statement made by someone who has knowledge, understanding, or relevant information about a subject; a declaration based on facts rather than speculation or assumption
The expert provided an informed statement about the climate change findings.
O especialista forneceu uma declaração informada sobre as descobertas das mudanças climáticas.
2. In legal or medical contexts, a formal statement made after being provided with complete and accurate information necessary for understanding the implications
The patient signed an informed statement consent form before the surgery.
O paciente assinou um formulário de consentimento com declaração informada antes da cirurgia.
3. A public or official declaration made based on research, investigation, or established knowledge
The government released an informed statement regarding the new policy.
O governo divulgou uma declaração informada sobre a nova política.
In both Brazilian and American legal and medical contexts, 'informed statement' and 'informed consent' are critical concepts emphasizing transparency and the individual's right to make decisions based on complete information. In Brazil, this is particularly important in healthcare and contracts. In the USA, 'informed consent' is more commonly used than 'informed statement,' though both appear in legal documentation.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make an informed statement
issue an informed statement
based on informed statements
speak with informed statements
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