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Primary care

In the UK the NHS is divided into two sections: primary and secondary care. Primary care is generally regarded as a “frontline” service. It is the first point of contact for most people and is delivered by a wide range of independent contractors such as GPs, dentists, pharmacists and optometrists

See also:
National Health Service (NHS)
Secondary care
General practitioner (GP)

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