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Revision as of 08:24, 17 July 2017

The table of truth

A primary refers to the main person or team taking care of a patient, particularly in the inpatient setting.


Who Can Be Primary?


Technically, any one of the numerous medical and surgical subspecialties can be primary.


Who Should Be Primary?


More often than not: Medicine.[1]


Can a Primary Service Sign Off a Patient?


Technically no, but we're pretty sure some have tried.


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References


  1. Infographic: Who Should Really Be Primary?


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