International Classification of Primary Care
The International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC) is a medical classification specially developed for the needs of primary care and general and family medicine . The second edition (ICPC-2) from 2003 is currently (2010). In contrast to the ICD-10 , no diagnoses are coded, but rather advice.
structure
The ICPC-2 has two axes. It comprises 17 chapters (A – Z) for the organ systems, each of which is divided into seven components that describe the reason for the consultation.
17 chapters
- A. General, unspecific
- B. Blood and hematopoietic systems
- D. Digestion
- F. eye
- H. ear
- K. Cardiovascular
- L. Musculoskeletal
- N. Neurological
- P. Psychological
- R. Breathing
- S. skin
- T. Endocrine system, metabolism, nutrition
- U. Urological
- W. Pregnancy, raising children, family planning
- X. Gynecological
- Y. Male genitals
- Z. Social problems
7 rubrics (components)
- Symptoms, complaints
- Diagnostics, preventive measures
- Medication, treatment
- Investigation results
- Administrative matters
- Others
- Diagnosis, diseases
Web links
- Primary Health Care Classification at WICC WONCA
- ICPC , Swiss Society for General Medicine (SGAM)
- WONCA WICC ICPC , WONCA WONCA International Classification Committee, (WICC).