Sorry...but what does PCP stand for?

Sorry...but what does PCP stand for? Sorry to ask I'm feeling I should know...I see it on the others boards a lot, but I just can't figure it out. Thanx a lot.

Hi Cherilyn PCP stands for Primary Care Physician. Marianne

Hi Cherilyn, PCP stands for Primary Care Physician, your regular doctor. Don't ever be sorry to ask questions, that's how we learn. God Bless, Cindy

Oh okay ...maybe it's an Canadian vs. American thing. Here people just say their MD - Medical Doctor. I can't remember what else we say here for our regular physician - there is one other acrynom (sp) but I can't remember what the other one is. I have never heard PCP in my life. I wonder if other Canadians have. I know there are not many here though. Thanx.

Primary Care Provider(PCP) Primary Care Physician...........I am not sure which. Lisa

I remember what the other acrynoum is ....the only other thing we say here besides MD (medical doctor) is GP (general practitioner (sp)).

Hi Cherilyn, The reason that PCP isn't used in Canada is that the term originated out of the American insurance companies. In other words, because of insurance standards, many Americans need to designate one doctor as their PCP, and this doctor sometimes becomes responsible for making referrals to other doctors. My mom, as an example, had a diabetes doctor (endocrineologist), a gynecologist, a nephrologist (kidneys) and a PCP, who she must see if she has any new issues. ~Sue

Oh okay thanx. Yeah we don't have that ....the insurance companies or whoever just say family doctor at that point to differeniate between your surgeon, dentist, obgyn or whomever.