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general practice

American

noun

family practice.

Etymology

Origin of general practice

First recorded in 1815–25

Example Sentences

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"The £36m investment would have a far greater impact if redirected to where it consistently delivers the best outcomes for patients - core general practice."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

"Investing in general practice will help bring this modern medicine to the many, not just the few, and help shift the focus of the NHS from treatment to prevention."

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

She said ministers had been warned that the changes would lead to "hospital-style waiting lists in general practice" which could "reduce face-to-face GP appointments".

From BBC • Sep. 29, 2025

According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

—This was formerly the general practice in the South of England, and it has occasionally been resorted to within the last thirty years.

From Notes and Queries, Vol. IV, Number 104, October 25, 1851 A Medium of Inter-communication for Literary Men, Artists, Antiquaries, Genealogists, etc. by Various

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