Care and health
GP
Abbreviation for general practitioner
In short and in plain language
A GP is a family doctor.
Patients mostly see this doctor first.
For care services, these doctors are key partners. This is the case when they order nursing care at home.
Definition
A GP is a family doctor in general medicine and usually the first point of contact for patients. For care services, GP practices are important partners, for example when they issue prescriptions for home nursing care.