Primary care is best described as what?A) Early detection and routine care,as well as prevention.B) Provision of a specialized medical service.C) Treatment of all patients with a minimum level of health insurance.D) Provision of medical services in a patient's home.

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Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Primary care is the first contact of a patient with the health care system that leads to a decision regarding a course of action to resolve any actual or potential health problem.The focus is on early detection and routine care,with emphasis on education to prevent recurrences.Provision of a specialized medical service by a specialist or through referral is an example of secondary care.No patient is refused treatment on the basis of level of insurance.Medical services provided in the patient's home,although not very common,could be categorized under primary care but would not best describe primary care.

Primary care is best described as what?

A) Early detection and routine care,as well as prevention.
B) Provision of a specialized medical service.
C) Treatment of all patients with a minimum level of health insurance.
D) Provision of medical services in a patient's home.

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