Definition
Routine health care provided by internists, pediatricians, family medicine specialists, gynecologists, obstetricians, nurse practitioners, midwives, physicians' assistants or other health care providers who serve as the first point of contact with the health care system. Services focus on the prevention and early detection of health problems through regular physical examinations, blood pressure checks, mammograms and other similar procedures as well as therapeutic services for people who do not require specialty care.
URL Name
LE
Taxonomy Code
LE
Parent Code
L
Family Code
L
Second Level Code
LE
Use References
Primary Care, Basic Health Care, Basic Healthcare, Basic Medical Care, Routine Health Care, Routine Healthcare
Publication Status
Online