Primary care

Meaning	A basic level of health care provided by the physician from whom an individual has an ongoing relationship and who knows the patient's medical history. Primary care services emphasize a patient's general health needs, such as preventive services, treatment of minor illnesses and injuries, or identification of problems that require referral to specialists.
Category	Scheme Policy
Synonyma
Further Reading	JLN Process - Assign beneficiary to a Primary Care Provider (PCP) or primary care unit
Sources	File: NHIIS_Phase_1_Public_Report_JLN_IT_Workshop_FINAL_Jan182012_A4.pdf