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.
Related Terms
- Burnout
- Dump
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