Hausarzt

general practitioner, family doctor

noun HOWS-artst Rare

Usage Note

Hausarzt is the GP who provides general medical care and coordinates specialist referrals. Zum Hausarzt gehen is the first step in the German healthcare system. Female form: Hausärztin.

Examples

"Bei Erkältung gehe ich zuerst zum Hausarzt, bevor ich einen Spezialisten aufsuche."

Natural Translation

When I have a cold I go first to my GP before seeing a specialist.

Literal Translation

With a cold I go first to the GP before I seek a specialist.

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