primary care
US /ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˌker/
UK /ˈpraɪ.mer.i ˌker/
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cure primarie, assistenza primaria
the first point of contact for health care, usually provided by general practitioners, family doctors, or nurse practitioners, focusing on general health needs and preventive care
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Access to good primary care is essential for community health.
L'accesso a buone cure primarie è essenziale per la salute della comunità.
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She always goes to her primary care physician for check-ups.
Va sempre dal suo medico di cure primarie per i controlli.