Primary care is a term used for the activity of a health care provider who acts as a first point of consultation for all patients. Continuity of care is also a key characteristic of primary care. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Primary_care
more definitions on the web:
- Defining Primary Care from Institute of Medicine IOM - Primary Care: America's Health in a New Era (1996)
- Primary Care Definitions from American Academy of Family Physicians AAFP
- Definition of Primary Care from American Medical Association AMA
- Defining primary health care Department of Health United Kingdom UK
