Primary Health Care

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)

Year introduced: 1974(1972)

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Tree Number(s): N04.590.233.727

MeSH Unique ID: D011320

Entry Terms:

• Care, Primary Health
• Health Care, Primary
• Primary Care
• Care, Primary
• Primary Healthcare
• Healthcare, Primary

Previous Indexing:

• Comprehensive Health Care (1968-1971)

See Also:

• Access to Primary Care

All MeSH Categories
Health Care Category
Health Services Administration
Patient Care Management
Comprehensive Health Care
Primary Health Care
Continuity of Patient Care
Aftercare
Patient Discharge
Patient Handoff
Patient Transfer
Transition to Adult Care
Transitional Care
Patient-Centered Care
Narrative Medicine
Patient Navigation
Refusal to Treat
Conscientious Refusal to Treat