planned appointments
[/plænd əˈpɔɪntmənts/]
noun phrasepl: planned appointments
consultas agendadas
1. scheduled meetings or visits arranged in advance, typically with a professional or service provider
The clinic requires all planned appointments to be confirmed 24 hours in advance.
A clínica exige que todas as consultas agendadas sejam confirmadas com 24 horas de antecedência.
2. pre-arranged gatherings set at a specific date and time
She manages her planned appointments through a digital calendar system.
Ela gerencia suas consultas agendadas através de um sistema de calendário digital.
In Brazil, planned appointments are highly valued in healthcare and professional services. It's considered respectful to confirm appointments in advance and arriving 5-10 minutes early is expected. In the USA, the concept of 'planned appointments' is central to healthcare delivery and business culture, with cancellation policies often strictly enforced.
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