primary care provider
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3.3
- noun
- /ˈpraɪˌmɛri kɛr prəˈvaɪdər/
- US
:
médico de atención primaria
- Vaccine histories were collected and verified by using four sources: medical record review, patient interview, information from primary care providers, and the NYS Immunization Information System.
- primary care provider need
But that is a conversation that needs to be had between you and your primary care provider.
- But that is a conversation that needs to be had between you and your primary care provider.
Examples
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Your primary care provider is the best person to help you manage your overall health.
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For various health care services, primary care providers are considered the first contact for point of entry to the health care system.
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Many will not be able to get the medical help they need from primary care providers or specialists.
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Primary care providers can use research on critical care to enhance family support in their practices.
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You can request this from your primary care provider and they test for the DNA of colon cancer.
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Gatekeeping strategy requires patients, in most cases, to see their primary care provider before referral.
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Health care reform must include the recognition and utilization of NPs as primary care providers.
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As primary care providers, pediatric nurse practitioners must emphasize the importance of nutrition and exercise for bone health.
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I scheduled an appointment with my primary care provider to discuss my persistent cough.
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Make sure to have regular check-ups with your primary care provider for preventive care.
Synonyms
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1.0
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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2.5
Someone or somewhere that gives medical care, for example a doctor
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3.0
A person trained to give care and advice about people's health
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4.5
A health worker who treats patients directly
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3.8
A health worker with extra training who can find and treat illnesses
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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 trained health worker who is registered and can do many tasks doctors usually do
Antonyms
How Specialized
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3.8
- US
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3.3
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1.0
- US
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2.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'a patient's main healthcare professional' is directly derivable from the constituents: 'primary' (main), 'care' (health-related treatment), and 'provider' (someone who supplies a service). This straightforward compound noun follows common composition patterns and has close parallels in many languages, so a B1 learner who knows the words would readily infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Primary care provider comes from the idea of a person's main doctor as the first person you go to for health problems. Here primary means 'main', care is 'looking after', and provider is 'the person who gives help', so the phrase means 'the main health contact who treats common problems and sends you to a specialist'.