pratisyenler
Pratisyenler is a Turkish term that generally refers to practitioners, and in medical contexts it denotes general practitioners or non-specialist physicians. The word pratisyen derives from Turkish adaptation of the French praticien, meaning a person who practices a profession. In Turkish healthcare, pratisyen hekim or pratisyenler specifically describe physicians who have completed medical school and are licensed to practice medicine but have not completed a medical specialty. They typically serve as the first point of contact in the health system, providing initial assessment, diagnosis, treatment, preventive care, and referrals to specialists.
Education and career path: Medical education in Turkey lasts about six years, culminating in the title of
Roles and scope: Pratisyenler provide primary care, manage common illnesses and chronic conditions, perform basic examinations,
Etymology and usage: The term reflects Turkish usage of a longstanding European concept of general practice.