What does GP stand for?
General practitioners (GPs) treat all common medical conditions and refer patients to hospitals and other medical services for urgent and specialist treatment.
What is a GP in South Africa?
Often referred to as a family doctor, other than in the case of a serious accident or an emergency, the traditional role of the general practitioner, or GP, is to act as the first point of contact for anyone who may be experiencing a bout of ill health.
What is GP called?
A general practitioner (GP) is a doctor who is also qualified in general medical practice. GPs are often the first point of contact for someone, of any age, who feels sick or has a health concern. They treat a wide range of medical conditions and health issues.
Why is it called GP surgery?
General practice is the name given in various nations, such as the United Kingdom, India, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa to the services provided by general practitioners. In some nations, such as the US, similar services may be described as family medicine or primary care.
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