Analysis of definitions of general practice, family medicine, and primary health care: a terminological analysis

Background: There are numerous definitions of general practice/family medicine (GP/FM) and primary health care (PHC), but the distinction between the two concepts is unclear. Aim: To conduct a terminological analysis of a set of definitions of GP/FM and of PHC, to clarify the commonalities and diffe...

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Main Authors: Marc Jamoulle, Melissa Resnick, Robert Vander Stichele, Ashwin Ittoo, Elena Cardillo, Marc Vanmeerbeek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2017-04-01
Series:BJGP Open
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Online Access:https://bjgpopen.org/content/1/3/bjgpopen17X101049