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patient advocate

Portuguese translation: defensor do paciente

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English term or phrase: patient advocate
Portuguese translation:defensor do paciente
Entered by: Edson Oliveira

13:33 Dec 23, 2023
English to Portuguese translations [PRO]
Medical - Medical: Health Care
English term or phrase: patient advocate
In instances where an infant or child is seen in the home by a patient advocate or community health worker.

Pessoal, no contexto brasileiro e desta frase, o termo “patiente advocate”, poderia ser traduzido como “assistente social”?

O que acham?
Edson Oliveira
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
defensor do paciente
Explanation:
In this context, "defensor do paciente" (patient advocate) in Portuguese refers to someone who acts as an advocate or supporter for the patient, ensuring their rights and needs are met. It is not equivalent to the role of an "assistente social" (social worker), as their functions may differ.

Example sentences in Portuguese:

1. O defensor do paciente acompanhou a família durante todo o tratamento médico.
2. O defensor do paciente auxiliou na obtenção de recursos financeiros para o tratamento.
3. Os defensores dos pacientes trabalham em estreita colaboração com a equipe médica.
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Summary of answers provided
4 +3representante do doente/paciente
Nick Taylor
5defensor do paciente
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4 +1Assistente social
Elaine Bossoni
4profissional de saúde
Mario Freitas
3agente de saúde
ferreirac
3consultor
Flávia Tróglio
4 -2defensor do paciente, advogado do paciente
Carolina Falcao
Summary of reference entries provided
velha resposta para port europeu. No Brasil provedor não rem este significado
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral

Discussion entries: 7





  

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0 min   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5
defensor do paciente


Explanation:
In this context, "defensor do paciente" (patient advocate) in Portuguese refers to someone who acts as an advocate or supporter for the patient, ensuring their rights and needs are met. It is not equivalent to the role of an "assistente social" (social worker), as their functions may differ.

Example sentences in Portuguese:

1. O defensor do paciente acompanhou a família durante todo o tratamento médico.
2. O defensor do paciente auxiliou na obtenção de recursos financeiros para o tratamento.
3. Os defensores dos pacientes trabalham em estreita colaboração com a equipe médica.
This is an AI-generated answer.


| ChatGPT |
Local time: 22:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Dr Manuel Delgado
8 mins
agree  Oliver Simões: defensor do paciente: https://www.google.com/search?q="defensor do paciente"
44 mins
agree  KATHLEEN KILLING, M.D.
45 mins
disagree  Mario Freitas: "Defensor". Dá-lhe tradução literal e indevida!
1 hr
disagree  Yuri Toledo: "defensor" is easily confused with professionals in the legal system, which is not necessarily the case here
1 day 6 hrs
disagree  Laeticia Maris: Como os colegas disseram, "defensor" é pura tradução literal.
3 days 14 hrs
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22 mins   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
agente de saúde


Explanation:
Agente de saúde seria uma opção neutra.

ferreirac
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 8
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5
profissional de saúde


Explanation:
Sugestão

Mario Freitas
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 32
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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
consultor


Explanation:
Sugestão.
Pelo que pude entender da definição abaixo, é um profissional que atua como um consultor do paciente, prestando assessoria e auxiliando em tarefas como: agendar consultas, encontrar soluções de tratamento, ajudar na comunicação com médicos e enfermeiros, etc. Pode trabalhar de forma independente ou como um funcionário de centros médicos.

Definition given by the Patient Advocate Certification Board (PACB):
Patient Advocate: a patient advocate is a professional who provides services to patients and those supporting them who are navigating the complex healthcare continuum. Advocates work directly with clients (or with their legal representatives) to ensure they have a voice in their care and information to promote informed decision making. Advocates may work independently or in medical or other organizational settings.
They serve individuals, communities, disease‐specific populations, and family caregivers. Synonyms may include health advocate, healthcare advocate, healthcare advocacy consultant, healthcare consumer advocate, and other phrases that imply this role.


    https://health.csuohio.edu/continuing-education/what-patient-advocate
    https://www.coursera.org/articles/patient-advocate?irclickid=2bpy61WyQxyPTrYStc3u-Q2nUkH0d31HbXu5TE0&irgwc=1&utm_medium=partners&utm_source=
Flávia Tróglio
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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8 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
representante do doente/paciente


Explanation:
representante do doente/paciente

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Note added at 8 hrs (2023-12-23 21:43:46 GMT)
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Often not translated
https://www.esscvp.eu/curso/formacaoavancada/patient-advocac...

Nick Taylor
Local time: 03:37
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 16

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral: on the nail, again
19 hrs
agree  Yuri Toledo
22 hrs
agree  Laeticia Maris: Como o contexto fala de "infant or child" (considerado totalmente incapaz pelo Direito brasileiro), "representante" encaixa muito bem!
3 days 6 hrs
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11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Assistente social


Explanation:
Profissional que procura soluções para doenças crónicas, graves e raras no país e no estrangeiro.
Não é necessariamente um familiar, tem como objetivo acompanhar o doente na sua estadia no hospital, desde a admissão até à alta médica.


    https://www.dn.pt/portugal/o-que-e-ser-patient-advocate-9387411.html
    Reference: http://atuasaude.org/patient-advocate
Elaine Bossoni
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Valdemar Klassen: Concordo. Mesmo que o significado imediato não seja o mesmo, no contexto brasileiro de áreas que vivem em pobreza, o assistente social é o profissional que "guarda" e representa os interesses das crianças, que possui o dossiê do(a) infante.
1 day 12 hrs
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3 days 11 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): -2
defensor do paciente, advogado do paciente


Explanation:
"Patient advocate" não é exatamente equivalente a "assistente social". Um "patient advocate" é alguém que defende os direitos e interesses do paciente, auxiliando-o no sistema de saúde. Enquanto um assistente social pode ser um defensor dos pacientes, ele também desempenha outras funções, como fornecer suporte emocional, conexão com recursos comunitários e ajudar a lidar com questões sociais e familiares.

No contexto da sua frase, seria mais apropriado traduzir "patient advocate" como "defensor do paciente" ou "advogado do paciente". Se o termo está relacionado a alguém que visita a casa de um bebê ou criança para fornecer assistência, talvez a tradução mais próxima seja "defensor da criança" ou "advogado da criança".

Carolina Falcao
Brazil
Local time: 23:37
Native speaker of: Portuguese

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
disagree  ulissescarvalho: Errado e errado também
2 days 9 hrs
disagree  Mario Freitas: No contexto em questão, ambas as sugestões estão incorretas.
6 days
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Reference comments


1 day 3 hrs
Reference: velha resposta para port europeu. No Brasil provedor não rem este significado

Reference information:
https://www.proz.com/kudoz/portuguese-to-english/medical/217...


    https://www.proz.com/kudoz/portuguese-to-english/medical/217974-provedora-do-doente.html
Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
Native speaker of: Native in PortuguesePortuguese
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