quality of care

[KWOL-i-tee uhv KAIR]
noun phrasepl: qualities of care
qualidade da assistência
1. The degree to which healthcare services meet established standards and contribute to desired health outcomes for patients
The hospital's quality of care has improved significantly after implementing new protocols.
A qualidade da assistência do hospital melhorou significativamente após implementar novos protocolos.
2. The effectiveness, safety, and patient satisfaction aspects of medical treatment and nursing services
Patients are increasingly concerned about the quality of care they receive.
Os pacientes estão cada vez mais preocupados com a qualidade da assistência que recebem.
3. The overall standard and competence of healthcare delivery in a clinical setting
Accreditation bodies assess the quality of care through rigorous evaluations.
Órgãos de acreditação avaliam a qualidade da assistência através de avaliações rigorosas.
In both Brazilian and American healthcare contexts, 'quality of care' is a critical institutional and regulatory concern. In Brazil, it relates to public health policy (SUS) and private healthcare standards. In the USA, it's central to Medicare/Medicaid regulations and Joint Commission accreditation. The term reflects a global emphasis on patient outcomes and safety standards.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
standard of carehealthcare qualityclinical excellencepatient care standardlevel of care
Antonyms / Antônimos
poor caresubstandard carenegligent careinadequate care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
qualidade da assistência
Most common and formal usage in healthcare settings
General Brazilian
qualidade do cuidado
Alternative phrasing commonly used in nursing and medical contexts
São Paulo
qualidade do atendimento
Broader term emphasizing patient service aspects
Portugal
qualidade dos cuidados
Portuguese standard usage; uses plural 'cuidados'

Related Words

patient satisfactionclinical outcomesmedical standardshealthcare managementpatient safetyclinical competence

Related Idioms & Phrases

maintain a high quality of care
compromise the quality of care
improve the quality of care
ensure quality of care
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