The chief divisions between basic health concerns and specialty care are evident based on the time, scope of the services provided to patients, and focus. The focus of primary care is wholly on an individual, while specialty care is on organ systems and diseases. “While specialty care focuses narrowly on health issues, primary care is wide as it includes health maintenance and promotion and disease prevention among others.” A general practitioner mainly discharges primary care, while specialty care is offered by a specialized practitioner to the patient. In addition, primary care by a general practitioner serves as a gateway to health care systems where specialty care may follow.
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