preventable consequence
[/prɪˈvɛntəbl ˈkɑːnsɪkwəns/]
noun phrasefemininepl: preventable consequences / consequências evitáveis
consequência evitável
1. A result or effect of an action or event that could have been avoided or stopped through appropriate preventive measures or intervention
The accident was a preventable consequence of ignoring safety protocols.
O acidente foi uma consequência evitável de ignorar os protocolos de segurança.
2. An outcome that was foreseeable and could have been mitigated or eliminated by taking proactive steps
Hospital infections are often preventable consequences of poor sanitation practices.
As infecções hospitalares são frequentemente consequências evitáveis de práticas inadequadas de higiene.
This phrase is commonly used in legal, medical, and safety contexts in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian legal proceedings, 'consequência evitável' is frequently cited in civil liability cases to determine negligence. In medical contexts, it's used to discuss patient safety and quality assurance. The concept emphasizes personal or institutional responsibility and the importance of preventive measures rather than reactive responses.
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