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Today's Terms
Primary Care Physician (PCP)
Definition:
The doctor who is consulted first when a health problem occurs and on whom the patient relies for advice, referrals, and ongoing care.
Trustee
Definition:
A legal term referring to a person who holds legal title to property in order to administer it for a beneficiary.
Patient Bill of Rights
Definition:
A list of principles to be followed to ensure that patients receiving health care services will be treated with dignity and will participate fully in decisions relevant to their health care
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