intake interview

[/ˈɪnteɪk ˈɪntərvjuː/]
nounpl: intake interviews
entrevista de admissão
1. A preliminary meeting or conversation conducted by an organization, medical facility, or service provider to gather initial information about a client or patient
The intake interview at the clinic helped the doctor understand the patient's medical history.
A entrevista de admissão na clínica ajudou o médico a compreender o histórico médico do paciente.
2. A structured conversation used to collect essential details, assess needs, and determine eligibility for services
During the intake interview, the counselor asked questions about the client's background and current situation.
Durante a entrevista de admissão, o conselheiro fez perguntas sobre o histórico e a situação atual do cliente.
3. The first formal meeting with a new client in legal, mental health, or social service contexts
The lawyer conducted an intake interview to understand the case details before proceeding.
O advogado realizou uma entrevista de admissão para entender os detalhes do caso antes de prosseguir.
In Brazil, intake interviews are standard practice in healthcare, mental health, legal services, and social assistance programs. The term 'entrevista de admissão' reflects the formal administrative nature of the process. In the United States, intake interviews are essential gatekeeping mechanisms in healthcare and legal contexts, often determining service eligibility and insurance coverage. The process is more standardized in the U.S. with specific forms and documentation requirements.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
initial interviewintake assessmentpreliminary interviewfirst appointmentclient intake
Antonyms / Antônimos
exit interviewdischarge interviewtermination meeting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
entrevista de admissão
Most common term in Brazil for initial client/patient interviews
General Brazilian
entrevista inicial
Alternative commonly used in healthcare and social services
São Paulo
entrevista de triagem
Often used in medical and mental health contexts for initial screening
Portugal
entrevista de acolhimento
Portuguese preference emphasizing the welcoming/reception aspect of initial contact

Related Words

assessmentclient intake formconsultationpreliminary evaluationcase history

Related Idioms & Phrases

to conduct an intake interview
to schedule an intake interview
intake interview process
during the intake interview
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