Description

A good-faith estimate (GFE) is a written estimate of the expected charges for a medical service or procedure, provided to patients before the service is rendered. It is intended to give patients a clear understanding of potential costs and help them make informed decisions about their care.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that patients may confuse 'good-faith estimate' with terms like 'final bill' or 'insurance coverage', which can lead to misunderstandings. It is important to maintain a formal register and clarify that the GFE is an estimate, not a guarantee of final costs. Avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood in a clinical context.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital provided a good-faith estimate (GFE) for the upcoming surgery.

ES: El hospital proporcionó una tasación de buena fe para la próxima cirugía.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'good-faith estimate' with 'final bill'; misunderstanding the purpose of a GFE as a guarantee of costs; misinterpreting the term as related to insurance coverage.