Preferred Label : Community Physician;
NCIt synonyms : Community Medicine Physician;
NCIt definition : A medical practitioner whose primary concern is the health status of the population
within a defined geographic area, who is usually responsible for assessment and evaluation
of the community's health needs and for the organisation of health services to meet
those needs. He will generally not render primary health care, except for specific
disease entities such as selected communicable diseases. His role varies from country
to country, but he is usually employed by a government agency.;
Origin ID : C17946;
UMLS CUI : C0334894;
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- UMLS correspondences (same concept)
