In this situation, the pharmacist is filling the role of primary care. Primary care typically involves the first point of contact for patients seeking treatment for common illnesses and health issues, which aligns with Jiao's visit to the pharmacist for help with her symptoms.
Jiao is a university student who has come down with a pretty bad head cold. Besides aching like crazy, Jiao's head feels stuffy. Her throat is killing her. Jiao goes to a local pharmacy to get some over the counter medicine. She is not sure which one of the boxes would best treat her symptoms, so she asks the pharmacist for help. In this situation, what healthcare role is the pharmacist filling?
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• primary care
• secondary care
• tertiary care
• quaternary care
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