restrictive procedures
[/rɪˈstrɪktɪv prəˈsiːdʒərz/]
nounpl: restrictive procedures
procedimentos restritivos
1. Medical or administrative procedures designed to limit, control, or constrain certain actions, movements, or access
The hospital implemented restrictive procedures to prevent unauthorized access to patient records.
O hospital implementou procedimentos restritivos para evitar acesso não autorizado aos registros de pacientes.
2. Legal measures or regulations that impose limitations on specific activities or behaviors
Restrictive procedures were put in place to control the spread of the infectious disease.
Procedimentos restritivos foram implementados para controlar a disseminação da doença infecciosa.
3. In psychology or custodial settings, techniques used to manage or control individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others
The facility uses restrictive procedures only as a last resort for patient safety.
A instituição usa procedimentos restritivos apenas como último recurso para a segurança do paciente.
This term is frequently used in Brazilian institutional contexts, particularly in healthcare, security, and government sectors. In the USA, 'restrictive procedures' has gained increased attention in discussions about mental health facilities and custodial care, where ethical and legal frameworks govern their use. The term carries formal, regulatory connotations in both countries.
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