Riera Ruiz MJ, Monnier E, Fauquert B, Letrilliart L, Gouveia A
Rev Med Suisse 2025 Nov 5;21(938):1996-2002
doi: 10.53738/REVMED.2025.21.938.48016
PMID : 41195672
ABSTRACT
The International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) was developed by the World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) to more accurately reflect primary healthcare realities. In 2020, the ICPC reached a major milestone with the release of its third version (ICPC-3). Designed to focus on patients' complaints, symptoms, and reasons for seeking care rather than strictly on diagnoses, it supports a more holistic and contextualized approach to patient care. A pilot project conducted at an academic primary care center alongside the deployment of a new electronic medical record system, provided an opportunity to implement the ICPC-3 in real-world clinical practice, backed by targeted training, on-site technical assistance, and regular feedback meetings between users and IT professionals.
