general practice
Americannoun
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
"There are tools that can be used in general practice that will help document a consultation between a nurse and a patient," she said.
From BBC • Oct. 20, 2025
In 2007, a paper in the British Medical Journal, based on a study by the University of Bristol, claimed walk-in services did not have a "meaningful impact on the demand for general practice".
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
According to the department, the total investment in general practice in 2025/26 would be £414m.
From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025
This plan, called 'ring barking,' when performed at the proper season, effectually kills the tree, and it has since come into general practice all over Australia.
From Australian Pictures Drawn with Pen and Pencil by Willoughby, Howard
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