See Centre d'Atenció Primària (CAP) / Primary healthcare centre.
The area covered by the services of a primary healthcare centre. Such an area may consist of various municipalities or of part of a single municipality. The term is often used informally to refer to a Centre d'Atenció Primària (CAP) / Primary healthcare centre.
Laboratory tests performed by a doctor who specialises in analysis, and which allow for the diagnosis of possible illnesses. They can be carried out on blood, urine, faeces, sputum, etc. See Prova mèdica complementària / Complementary medical test.
An anaesthetic that is applied to the patient’s lumbar region and which only affects the lower part of the body. This kind of anaesthetic is used for childbirth.
An anaesthetic that is only applied to a certain part of the patient’s body. In general, this kind of anaesthetic is used for operations performed in primary healthcare centres. See Intervenció quirúrgica ambulatòria / Operation performed in a primary healthcare centre.
An anaesthetic that is applied to the patient’s entire body and sends them to sleep. This kind of anaesthetic is used for major operations and is always administered in a hospital. See Intervenció quirúrgica hospitalària / Operation performed in a hospital.