title: [Primary health care by the hospital physician].
abstract: The doctor rendering primary care in a hospital is the key to the whole realm of medical science to the patient. Primary evaluation and emergency care must be accurate, efficient and comprehensive. The traditionally unpopular work in a casualty department and polyclinic can be interesting and provide work satisfaction to family practice trainees if these are well organized. Delegation of routine work to ancillary staff is an important time-saver.
mesh_terms: D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital; D008505:Medical Staff, Hospital; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital; D010348:Patient Care Team; D010819:Physician's Role; D011320:Primary Health Care
vernacular_title: Primêre sorg deur die hospitaal-geneesheer.