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primary care physician
/pɹˈaɪmɚɹi kˈɛɹ fɪzˈɪʃən/
PCP
Primary care physician
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a general medical doctor who provides routine healthcare, preventive services, and manages common medical conditions for patients
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
complex compound
Countable
Plural form
primary care physicians
Who is a "primary care physician"?
A primary care physician is a medical doctor who provides general healthcare and is often the first person patients go to when seeking medical attention. They handle a wide range of health issues, including preventive care, diagnosing and treating common illnesses, managing chronic conditions, and connecting patients to specialists if needed. Primary care physicians build long-term relationships with their patients, offering continuous and thorough care over time.
Examples
In emergencies, it 's important to contact your primary care physician or go to urgent care.
