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    A strong primary care system is essential for public health, especially during pandemics like COVID-19. Primary care should be central to patient triage, testing, treatment, and education efforts.

    Area of Science:

    • Health policy
    • Public health
    • Primary care systems

    Background:

    • The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of a robust health system.
    • Primary care serves as a crucial entry point for patient care.
    • Effective pandemic response relies on accessible and adaptable primary care services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To emphasize the critical role of primary care in health systems.
    • To outline the potential of primary care practices in managing pandemics.
    • To advocate for strengthening primary care infrastructure for public health emergencies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review on primary care's role in public health crises.
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    • Primary care is fundamental to overall health system resilience.
    • Primary care settings are well-suited for pandemic-related services like testing and vaccination.
    • Integrating primary care into pandemic response strategies is vital for effective patient management.

    Conclusions:

    • A strong primary care foundation is indispensable for health system stability.
    • Primary care practices are ideally positioned to lead in patient triage, testing, treatment, and education during pandemics.
    • Investing in and supporting primary care is crucial for future public health preparedness.