Svensk definition
En del av den öppna hälso- och sjukvården. Svarar för befolkningens behov av grundläggande medicinsk behandling, omvårdnad, förebyggande arbete och rehabilitering.
Primary Health Care
Primärvård
Engelsk definition
Care which provides integrated, accessible health care services by clinicians who are accountable for addressing a large majority of personal health care needs, developing a sustained partnership with patients, and practicing in the context of family and community. (JAMA 1995;273(3):192)
Svenska synonymer
Närsjukvård
Engelska synonymer
Care, Primary Health — Health Care, Primary — Primary Healthcare — Healthcare, Primary — Primary Care — Care, Primary