Primary Care Provider

Preferred Label : Primary Care Provider;

NCIt synonyms : PCP; Primary Care Doctor; Primary Health Care Provider; Primary Care Physician;

NCIt definition : A medical professional who provides, coordinates, or helps a patient access a range of health care services. This is usually a medical doctor (MD), but may also be a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or physician assistant, as allowed under state law.;

Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: A doctor who manages a person's health care over time. A primary care doctor is able to give a wide range of care, including prevention and treatment, can discuss cancer treatment choices, and can refer a patient to a specialist.;

Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044712;

Details

Origin ID

C93060;

UMLS CUI

C2735026;

Semantic type(s)
- Professional or Occupational Group [UMLS semantic type]
UMLS correspondences (same concept)
- Primary care provider [LOINC component]
- primary care provider [Q-code]

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