Term: Generalist Physician

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2007-09-26

Definition:

Includes general and family practitioners, general internists and general pediatricians.

NOTE: The terms General Practitioner (GP) / Family Practitioner (FP) are no longer being used in MCHP research. The term Family Physician (FP) is now being used.

Related terms 

• General Practitioner (GP) / Family Practitioner (FP)
• Physician Service Areas (PSA)
• Physician Specialties
• Physician Supply
• Physician Workload

References 

• Roos NP, Fransoo R, Bogdanovic B, Friesen D, Frohlich N, Carriere KC, Patton D, Wall R. Needs-Based Planning for Manitoba's Generalist Physicians . Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy and Evaluation, 1996. [Report] [Summary] (View)