prophylactic services
[proh-fuh-LAK-tik SER-vis-iz]
nounpl: prophylactic services
serviços profiláticos
1. Medical and dental services designed to prevent disease rather than treat it; preventive healthcare services
The health insurance plan covers prophylactic services such as vaccinations and dental cleanings.
O plano de seguro de saúde cobre serviços profiláticos como vacinações e limpezas dentárias.
2. Healthcare interventions aimed at maintaining health and preventing the onset of illness
Prophylactic services include regular screenings, immunizations, and preventive treatments.
Os serviços profiláticos incluem triagens regulares, imunizações e tratamentos preventivos.
In Brazil, prophylactic services are increasingly emphasized by public health initiatives (SUS - Sistema Único de Saúde) and private insurance companies. The term 'serviços preventivos' is often preferred in everyday usage, while 'serviços profiláticos' is more technical and formal. In the USA, insurance coverage of prophylactic services is mandated by law for certain preventive measures, reflecting a cultural shift toward preventive healthcare.
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