General practitioners employees in Portugal 2002-2021

In 2021, the number of general practitioners in Portugal increased by 632 practitioners (+2.24 percent) since 2020. While the growth is slowing down, with 28,876 practitioners, the number of practitioners is at its peak in the observed period. Notably, the number of practitioners continuously increased over the last years.
A general practitioner, also known as a family doctor, assures the provision of continuous care. They treat common medical conditions and perform routine exams for individuals, families, and communities. In addition to treating minor or chronic illnesses, they play a key role in referring patients to specialists or hospitals for urgent or specialized treatment.

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