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Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-06-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- General Medicine
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- primary care physician
1, record 1, English, primary%20care%20physician
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- primary physician 2, record 1, English, primary%20physician
correct
- primary care doctor 3, record 1, English, primary%20care%20doctor
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physician who is often the physician of first contact and who provides continuing and comprehensive care in health or disease for the patient, frequently for his family and, to a greater or lesser degree, his community. 4, record 1, English, - primary%20care%20physician
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... selecting a primary care physician is an important first step toward managing your healthcare. Your primary care doctor is your medical "home. "It's the doctor you visit for most medical needs, including wellness visits and routine screenings, non-emergency illnesses like earaches and sore throats, and the person you speak to about your health questions and concerns. 3, record 1, English, - primary%20care%20physician
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Médecine générale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- médecin de première ligne
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9decin%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- médecin de premier recours 2, record 1, French, m%C3%A9decin%20de%20premier%20recours
correct, masculine noun
- MPR 3, record 1, French, MPR
correct, masculine noun
- MPR 3, record 1, French, MPR
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans le système de santé, un patient doit voir un médecin de première ligne avant de voir un médecin spécialiste. Au Québec, la première ligne est constituée de médecins omnipraticiens, de médecins de famille et d'urgentologues. 4, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il est insensé que les conditions en vigueur pour les spécialistes continuent d'être davantage attrayantes que celles pour les médecins de premier recours plus économiques, alors que des surcapacités coûteuses existent au niveau des spécialistes. 5, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20de%20premi%C3%A8re%20ligne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-01-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- effectiveness
1, record 2, English, effectiveness
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The benefit of using a technology, programme or intervention to address a specific problem under general or routine conditions, rather than under controlled conditions, for example, by a physician in a hospital or by a patient at home. 1, record 2, English, - effectiveness
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effectiveness: term and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 2, English, - effectiveness
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- efficacité pratique
1, record 2, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20pratique
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- efficacité réelle 1, record 2, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9elle
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bénéfice que procure l’usage d’une technologie, d’un programme ou d’une intervention pour traiter un problème particulier dans des conditions générales ou courantes plutôt que dans des conditions contrôlées, notamment dans le cadre de l’utilisation d’une technologie par un médecin dans un hôpital ou par un patient à domicile. 1, record 2, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20pratique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
efficacité pratique; efficacité réelle : termes et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d'excellence en santé et en services sociaux (INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 2, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20pratique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-09-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- self-examination
1, record 3, English, self%2Dexamination
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An inspection usually performed at home, without the assistance of a physician, designed to detect any sign suggesting a possible pathology. 2, record 3, English, - self%2Dexamination
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cancer of breast, testis or skin. 2, record 3, English, - self%2Dexamination
Record 3, Key term(s)
- self examination
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- auto-examen
1, record 3, French, auto%2Dexamen
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- auto-palpation 1, record 3, French, auto%2Dpalpation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Inspection géneralement effectuée chez soi, sans l'aide d'un médecin, visant à repérer tout symptôme, indice révélateur d'une pathologie. 2, record 3, French, - auto%2Dexamen
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cancer du sein, du testicule ou de la peau. 2, record 3, French, - auto%2Dexamen
Record 3, Key term(s)
- auto examen
- auto palpation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Tipos de cáncer y oncología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- autoexploración
1, record 3, Spanish, autoexploraci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- autoexamen 2, record 3, Spanish, autoexamen
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Método diagnóstico no invasivo mediante el cual se autoexplora una parte del cuerpo como por ej. las mamas (autoexploración mamaria) o los testículos (autoexploración testicular) para reconocer cualquier anomalía. 3, record 3, Spanish, - autoexploraci%C3%B3n
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-02-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Non-Governmental Provincial Programs (Canadian)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Allowance for Handicapped Children
1, record 4, English, Allowance%20for%20Handicapped%20Children
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A family raising a child under 18 years of age with a severe and permanent impairment may apply for an allowance to assist them in caring for the child. The child must be certified by a physician as being affected by a hearing, visual or motor impairment, mental retardation, or a psychological or chronic physical illness. Eligible families who are either caring for the child at home or paying the full costs of the child's care in a hospital or reception centre receive this allowance in addition to their monthly Quebec Family Allowance. 1, record 4, English, - Allowance%20for%20Handicapped%20Children
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes provinciaux non gouvernementaux canadiens
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Allocation pour enfant handicapé
1, record 4, French, Allocation%20pour%20enfant%20handicap%C3%A9
correct, Quebec
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une famille qui élève un enfant de moins de 18 ans ayant une incapacité grave et permanente peut demander une allocation pour l'aider à prendre soin de l'enfant. Un médecin doit attester que l'enfant a une incapacité auditive, visuelle ou motrice, qu'il a un retard mental ou qu'il a une maladie psychologique ou physique chronique. Les familles admissibles qui prennent soin d'un enfant à la maison ou qui paient tous les frais de l'hôpital ou du centre d'accueil qui garde l'enfant reçoivent cette allocation en plus de l'allocation familiale mensuelle du Québec. 1, record 4, French, - Allocation%20pour%20enfant%20handicap%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1993-02-23
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Medical Staff
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- transplant physician 1, record 5, English, transplant%20physician
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Transplant Physician is a trained nephrologist with experience in transplantation. He/she will be responsible for your care while you are in hospital and after you go home. In most cases he/she will coordinate the efforts of other physicians who care for you. The transplant physician works closely with the other members of the transplant team and you can be reassured that any instruction given to you have been discussed with him/her. 1, record 5, English, - transplant%20physician
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Personnel médical
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- médecin transplantologue
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9decin%20transplantologue
correct, proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon les renseignements obtenus de l'Association des chirurgiens du Québec, le «transplant physician» est un spécialiste en médecine interne avec surspécialité. Il a reçu un entraînement spécial, mais aucun diplôme ne lui est décerné à cet égard. Il n'existerait pas d'équivalent officiel français. 1, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20transplantologue
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La proposition est inspirée de la fiche de l'OLF qui suggère de rendre «transplant specialist» par transplantologue, sans préciser toutefois si ce terme désigne le médecin ou le chirurgien. 1, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20transplantologue
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1986-07-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- home physician
1, record 6, English, home%20physician
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- physician for the home 1, record 6, English, physician%20for%20the%20home
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The physician for the home shall attend and prescribe medication or medical care, for any resident of the home who has no attending physician of his own or who requests that the services of the physician for the home be made available. 1, record 6, English, - home%20physician
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- médecin attaché
1, record 6, French, m%C3%A9decin%20attach%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour les 61 foyers ayant un médecin attaché, la fréquence mensuelle moyenne des visites est de 3.3 et parmi ces foyers, 20 ont un médecin attaché qui vient seulement sur demande. Ce terme n'est pas tout à fait l'équivalent du terme anglais puisque les médecins attachés ne sont pas tous au service d'un foyer comme le sont les "home physicians". Cependant, dans le contexte des personnes âgées, c'est une façon de rendre la notion anglaise. 1, record 6, French, - m%C3%A9decin%20attach%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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