GP

jee-PEE /ˌdʒiː ˈpiː/

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What it really means

Short for "General Practitioner" — a family doctor and the first person you see for most health problems. Your GP can treat you or refer you to a hospital specialist.

Chinese explanation

全科医生（General Practitioner）的缩写。看病通常先找GP，他们可以直接治疗，也可以把你转诊给医院专科医生。

Example conversation

A: My knee has been hurting for weeks. B: You should see your GP. They can check it and refer you if needed.

A：我的膝盖疼了好几个星期了。 B：你应该去看你的GP，他们可以检查，需要的话再转诊。

What you could say back

“I'll book an appointment with my GP.”

Related phrases

Surgery Referral Registering with a GP

Official sources

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