Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Primary Care

Primary care is a term used to refer to the medical and health services provided to patients in their local community. It typically involves seeing a doctor or other healthcare provider for general health concerns, preventive healthcare, and advice about mental and physical health. It is usually the first point of c…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 42× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Primary care is a term used to refer to the medical and health services provided to patients in their local community. It typically involves seeing a doctor or other healthcare provider for general health concerns, preventive healthcare, and advice about mental and physical health. It is usually the first point of contact for patients with health concerns, and can be offered in a variety of settings such as a physician's office, a community clinic, or an urgent care center. The importance of primary care lies in its ability to provide comprehensive services to people of all ages, serve as a gateway to more specialized care, and improve overall health outcomes. Its uses include screening, diagnosing, and treating acute and chronic illnesses, providing preventive care, promoting health education, and addressing behavioral health issues.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

2023

Oral Ulceration

Exact topic International Journal of General Practice doi:10.14302/issn.2692-5257.ijgp-22-4071

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 42 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Primary Care, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Patient Care and Services.

Journal editorial board
Malgorzata Mikaszewska-Sokolewicz · Poland

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