What it means
Given in clinics and offices by family doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and pediatricians. It covers wellness visits, vaccines, screening, care of long-term illnesses such as diabetes, and referralrih-FER-ulSending a client to another professional, service or agency for care or help that they need.Full entry s to specialists (secondary care) or to hospitals (tertiary care) when needed.
At a glance
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Related terms
referral
Sending a client to another professional, service or agency for care or help that they need.
health promotion
Helping people take actions that keep them well and improve their health.
health care provider
The licensed professional who diagnoses and prescribes for a client, such as a physician, nurse practitioner or physician assistant.