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Today's Terms
Primary Care Physician (PCP)
Definition:
The doctor who is consulted first when a health problem occurs and on whom the patient relies for advice, referrals, and ongoing care.
Trustee
Definition:
A legal term referring to a person who holds legal title to property in order to administer it for a beneficiary.
Geriatric Assessment
Definition:
An evaluation of an older person's physical, psychological, and social condition by a professional team of specialists. This team makes recommendations to the older person, family, and primary care doctor. Geriatric assessments are offered in geriatric evaluation centers and are generally associated with hospitals.
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