Primary care

Digital/TEC definition

of

Primary care

from

Tunstall Healthcare (UK) Ltd

Healthcare provided in the community for people making an initial approach to a medical practitioner or clinic for advice or treatment.

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Plain English definition

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Primary care

from

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) Jargon Buster

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The first point of contact in the health service, usually your GP, practice nurse, local pharmacist, dentist or NHS walk-in centre. Primary care doctors deal with a wide range of health problems. They treat common illnesses, help you manage long-term conditions and refer you to a specialist doctor when necessary.

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Adult Social Care Glossary, v 0.6

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Synonym of

Not to be confused with

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Use instead of

Consider using instead

Parent of

Child of

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Primary care

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