GP
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3.2
- noun
- UK
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médico de cabecera
- After the symptoms persisted, she made an appointment with her GP to discuss her health concerns.
- GP practices
- GP surgery
- appointment with the GP
And in the UK we've got the Royal College of GPS, they've got their green impact scheme.
- And in the UK we've got the Royal College of GPS, they've got their green impact scheme.
- So I booked an appointment with my GP and that leads us to the herpes zaga.
- So the bloods get done at the Dorset private GP clinic.
- So then I said there's something not right here, took the picture, sent it to the GP the next day.
- Now I'm inspired by, you know, out live and, and Peter's message goes to his GP and says I want to get tested, do all this stuff.
- being kind of dismayed about some people that I've had as care providers, My doctor, like my GP
- You know, and it's come down over the years and my GP would like to see me off it right completely.
Examples
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Many people trust their GP to provide guidance on managing chronic conditions.
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Just over 10% of all people attending their GP complain primarily of tiredness.
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So you call your GP first or I call my GP.
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In this case, you should suggest the man sees his GP as soon as possible.
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So speak to your GP, speak to your physician if you want to discuss this kind of thing.
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Many patients with CFS/ME do not feel that their GP takes them seriously.
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Over 5% of women on a GP list will consult regarding heavy menstrual loss annually.
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Depression is the third commonest reason why people consult a GP, and the commonest psychiatric reason.
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In turn, this is expected to substantially reduce flu-related illness, GP consultations, hospital admissions, and deaths.
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If you're feeling unwell, you should visit your GP for advice.
Synonyms
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1.0
A person who treats sick or injured people
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7.8
A person who treats sick or injured people
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3.8
A doctor who finds what is wrong and treats sick or injured people
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2.0
A doctor who gives regular health care to all family members over many years
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3.8
A doctor you see first for health problems who gives general care and arranges specialist help
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3.5
A doctor qualified to treat patients
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2.7
A doctor who treats common illnesses and sends patients to specialists
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3.7
A person trained to treat sick or injured people, like a doctor
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3.3
A doctor or nurse you see first for health problems and regular check-ups
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8.3
A doctor who treats sick or hurt people
A person who is trained to treat people when they are sick
Compounds
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Etymology
GP is short for general practitioner, where general means 'for many kinds of problems' and practitioner comes from practice, meaning 'someone who practices medicine'. So a GP is the doctor you visit for a wide range of health problems rather than a specialist.