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General Practitioner: Definition, Role, and Examples
Meaning 1：primary care doctor (general practitioner)
general practitioner
/ˈdʒɛnərəl prækˈtɪʃənər/
n.
A doctor who treats all common medical problems and is the first point of contact for patients. They refer patients to hospitals or specialists if needed.
primary care doctor
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/ˈpraɪməri kɛr ˈdɑːktər/
n.
A doctor who provides general medical care to patients of all ages, treating common illnesses and injuries, and referring patients to specialists when needed.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From 'general' (Latin generalis) + 'practitioner' (Latin practicus).
💡 Mnemonic
GP: your go-to for general health. General = broad, Practitioner = doer.
📖 Example
When you have a cold or a stomach ache, you should first make an appointment to see your general practitioner.
When you have a cold or a stomach ache, you should first make an appointment to see your general practitioner.
🔗 Collocations
see a GP – to consult a general practitioner for medical advice
GP surgery – the clinic where a general practitioner works
register with a GP – to enroll as a patient with a general practitioner
🔄 Synonyms
family doctor (n.) – a doctor who treats all family members, similar to a general practitioner
primary care physician (n.) – a doctor who provides initial and ongoing medical care
GP (n.) – abbreviation for general practitioner
🚫 Antonyms
specialist (n.) – a doctor who focuses on a specific area of medicine
consultant (n.) – a senior doctor who specializes in a particular field, often working in hospitals
🌱 Derivatives
general practice (n.) – the branch of medicine that deals with common medical problems
GP (abbr.) – abbreviation for general practitioner
📖 Cultural Story
The term 'general practitioner' became standard with the UK's National Health Service in 1948, emphasizing primary care.
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