general practitioner

Thân thiện

A general practitioner examines a patient in a bright clinic.

Definition

Noun: A general practitioner is a medical doctor who provides primary and continuing healthcare to patients of all ages, genders, and for all types of illnesses. Unlike a specialist, a general practitioner does not focus on one specific area of medicine but treats a wide range of general health issues.

Usage

A general practitioner is often the first point of contact for a patient within the healthcare system. They diagnose and treat common illnesses, manage chronic conditions, provide preventive care, and refer patients to medical specialists when necessary.

Examples

• After I developed a fever and cough, I made an appointment to see my general practitioner.
• A good general practitioner knows their patients' medical histories very well.
• She decided to become a general practitioner because she enjoyed building long-term relationships with families.

Advanced Usage

• "Family doctor" is a common synonym, emphasizing care for the entire family unit.
• The term is often abbreviated as "GP", especially in British English contexts.
  • I need to register with a GP in my new neighborhood.

Variants and Related Words

• General Practice (n): The field or type of medicine performed by a general practitioner.
  • He works in general practice at a community clinic.

Synonyms

• Family doctor
• Primary care physician (PCP)
• Medical practitioner (in a general sense)

Antonyms

• Specialist
• Consultant (in the British medical system, often a senior specialist)

Học thuật

Noun

1. a physician who is not a specialist but treats all illnesses

Từ đồng nghĩa

• gp