Description

An account refers to a record or statement of financial transactions or other relevant information related to a patient’s medical care. It may include details about billing, payments, and insurance claims.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'cuenta' can also refer to informal contexts, so it is crucial to maintain a formal register in medical settings. Common variants may include 'estado de cuenta' or 'factura', which are more specific and should be used carefully to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The hospital sent an account for the services rendered during the patient's stay.

ES: El hospital envió una cuenta por los servicios prestados durante la estancia del paciente.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'cuenta' with 'cuotación' (quotation); mixing up 'cuenta' with 'historia clínica' (medical history); misinterpreting the context as informal.