Primary health care (PHC) is the first contact between a patient and a doctor or other health professional. It is an important aspect of the health care system, as it is responsible for the health of the most vulnerable people in a community. Currently, around 930 million people are at risk of falling into poverty. A focus on PC can...

In most countries, primary healthcare providers provide the most comprehensive care. They provide both direct care and facilitate the transfer of care to other health providers if a patient has a specific need. To be effective, primary care services must be accessible and widely used by a population. For this reason, it is important to organize...

When it comes to health care, there are several important components of primary care. This is the first line of contact with a healthcare provider and coordinates experiences with the rest of the health care system. Moreover, primary care helps measure and assess the quality of care delivery. Using a standardized tool, states and health service...