private practice
[/ˈpraɪvət ˈpræktɪs/]
nounpl: private practices
consultório privado / prática privada / clínica privada
1. A professional business where a doctor, lawyer, dentist, or other professional provides services directly to clients for a fee, independent of government or institutional employment
After 15 years working at the hospital, she opened her own private practice.
Depois de 15 anos trabalhando no hospital, ela abriu seu próprio consultório privado.
2. The act of practicing a profession independently as a self-employed professional
He transitioned from corporate law to private practice to have more control over his cases.
Ele transitou do direito corporativo para a prática privada para ter mais controle sobre seus casos.
In Brazil and the US, private practice is highly valued among professionals such as doctors, lawyers, and dentists as it offers independence and potentially higher income compared to institutional employment. However, it also requires entrepreneurial skills and business management. The term reflects the distinction between private sector professionals and those employed by government or large institutions, which is a significant part of professional culture in both countries.
Related Idioms & Phrases
set up in private practice
go into private practice
hang out a shingle (informal, meaning to establish a private practice)
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