primary care provider

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ONC-006912",
  "term": "primary care provider",
  "field": "Oncology and biomedicine",
  "definition": "A doctor or other licensed medical professional, such as a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, who manages a person’s health care over time. Primary care providers diagnose and treat a wide range of common medical conditions. They also provide preventive care, such as disease screenings and immunizations. A primary care provider may also refer a person to a specialist or coordinate care given by a specialist. Also called PCP.",
  "synonyms": [
    "PCP"
  ],
  "references": [
    "NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/primary-care-provider/"
}