"initial application" / "primary application"

[milan2003_07]

Hi,

When you see a doctor for the first time with particular complaints, how do you call this visit: "initial application" or "primary application"?

Thanks a lot

[SoothingDave]

You visit doctors. "Initial visit" would work.

[5jj]

We often see a doctor in BrE. Also, when we get to his/her surgery, the doctor sees us.

[SoothingDave]

Yes, we "see" doctors in AmE, too. But we would use "visit" as the noun to describe the event. Or "consultation," if you need a big word.

[milan2003_07]

We often see a doctor in BrE. Also, when we get to his/her surgery, the doctor sees us.

Ok, then what's the noun? Reception? Should my phrase be "initial reception"?

Thanks

[Rover_KE]

Consultation.

[tedtmc]

You can say 'visit as a new patient'.

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