general practice
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of general practice
First recorded in 1815–25
Example Sentences
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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
Dr Chris Williams also said that Swinney's promise to provide an additional one million appointments in a year was "not that large", compared to the current level of general practice activity.
From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025
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
The department said, as stated by Health Minister Mike Nesbitt on 19 May, that it remains open to discussions on securing the future of general practice.
From BBC • Jul. 6, 2025
The general practice of evasion has been to smuggle home produce of all sorts for which high prices were forthcoming and use for local consumption similar products imported from other countries over seas.
From Raemaekers' Cartoon History of the War, Volume 2 The Second Twelve Months of War by Raemaekers, Louis
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