Primary care

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Primary care
TermPrimary care
Short definitionPrimary care - (pronounced) (PRY-mayr-ee kayr) Health services that meet most basic health needs over time. Primary care includes physical examinations, treatment of common illnesses, and preventative measures such as vaccinations and health check-ups. 
TypeCancer terms
SpecialtyOncology
LanguageEnglish
SourceNCI
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Primary care - (pronounced) (PRY-mayr-ee kayr) Health services that meet most basic health needs over time. Primary care includes physical examinations, treatment of common illnesses, and preventative measures such as vaccinations and health check-ups. Primary care physicians are typically the first healthcare professionals to visit patients for primary health care. You can refer a patient to a specialist if necessary

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