A professional who coordinates patient care and serves as the first contact is a

• A. Integrity
• B. Job Description
• C. Primary Care Provider
• D. Managed Care

Answer: (C)

The key idea here is the professional who acts as the central hub for a patient’s care, serving as the initial point of contact and coordinating services across providers. This is the primary care provider. They establish an ongoing relationship with the patient, handle routine and preventive care, manage chronic conditions, and arrange referrals to specialists when needed. By guiding the patient through the healthcare system and ensuring continuity of care, the PCP helps keep care coordinated and efficient.

Integrity refers to a value or ethical trait, not a specific role. A job description is a document outlining duties, not the person who fills the role. Managed care describes a system for organizing and delivering care, which may include PCPs, but it isn’t the individual who serves as the first contact.