Description

Long-term care refers to a range of services designed to meet the medical and personal needs of individuals with chronic illnesses or disabilities. This type of care can be provided in various settings, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or in the patient's own home.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters may encounter variations such as 'cuidados prolongados' or 'atención a largo plazo', which are colloquial and should be avoided in formal contexts. It's important to maintain a formal register when discussing long-term care, as it often involves sensitive health information.

Example Sentences

EN: Many patients require long-term care due to their chronic health conditions.

ES: Muchos pacientes requieren cuidados a largo plazo debido a sus condiciones de salud crónicas.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'long-term care' with 'palliative care'; mixing up terms related to different care settings; mispronouncing 'cuidados' as 'cuidado'.