primary care physician
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3.8
- noun
- /ˈpraɪˌmɛri kɛr pɪˈzɪʃən/
- US
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médico de atención primaria
- He was referred to me by his primary care physician for intense unexplained headaches.
- primary care physicians and specialists
- primary care physician coordinates patient
- referral from a primary care physician
Well, they can go to their primary care physician.
- Well, they can go to their primary care physician.
- The most common problems are what full spectrum or primary care physician should be the best at.
- Well, we need to, we need to all work better to help the primary care physician.
- The Broadview primary care physician and the single point expert neuroscientist like you had on your podcast before me.
Examples
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The primary care physician is often the first doctor you see when you need medical help.
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With this information, the primary care physician would lead an improved care plan.
Academic text (1997) -
Social work case managers can assist primary care physicians in this type of care.
Academic text (2001) -
So the work that I'm doing, for example, is really housed in that relationship between the primary care physician and the patient.
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Many urban, suburban, and inner cities are seeking primary care physicians for their communities.
Academic text (1997) -
As the patient's gatekeeper to other care levels, the primary care physician coordinates patient information.
Academic text (1997) -
I'm Dr Lowenstein, Mr Kershaw's primary care physician.
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An 81-year-old man, a dairy farmer, presented to his primary care physician with a 2-year history of a persistent cough.
Academic text (2008) -
Before starting any treatment, you should consult your primary care physician for the best advice.
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Your primary care physician can refer you to a specialist if you need more specialized care.
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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3.2
A doctor who gives general medical care to people
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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
A person who is trained to treat people when they are sick
Antonyms
How Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly and transparently composed from 'primary' (main/first), 'care' (medical treatment/support), and 'physician' (doctor), so a learner who knows these words can infer it denotes the main/general doctor or first point of contact. This compound is conceptually straightforward and mirrors equivalent constructions in many languages, making it immediately comprehensible to a B1 learner.
Etymology
Primary care physician comes from the idea that the word primary means the main or 'first' doctor, care is everyday health help, and physician is a medical doctor. Think of this doctor as the front door who sees you first and sends you to other doctors when needed, so the phrase means 'the first doctor who looks after and arranges your health care'.