Primary care
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| Primary care | |
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| Term | Primary care |
| Short definition | 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. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
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
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primary care
- Wikipedia's article - Primary care
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