noun phrasepl: urge cares
cuidados de urgência
1. Medical care provided in response to sudden, urgent medical needs that require immediate attention but are not life-threatening emergencies
She went to the clinic for urge care after spraining her ankle.
Ela foi à clínica para cuidados de urgência após torcer o tornozelo.
2. Healthcare services designed to address acute conditions that need prompt treatment but do not require emergency room resources
The urgent care center handles minor injuries and illnesses.
O centro de cuidados de urgência atende lesões e doenças menores.
In both American and Brazilian healthcare systems, urgent care centers have become increasingly popular as alternatives to emergency rooms for non-life-threatening conditions. In Brazil, 'pronto-atendimento' (literally 'ready-service') is widely recognized, while in Portugal, hospital 'urgência' departments serve this function. This reflects differences in healthcare infrastructure between countries.
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