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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.
Assessment
Definition:
A process used by care managers to gather information about an individual to determine his or her functional needs and/or eligibility for services. Information collected may include health status, financial status, ability to perform activities of daily living, mental status, etc.
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