Box 3. Analysis of the distribution of the main terms of the 10 definitions of GP/FM and PHC according to Aristotle's categories of things.
Aristotelian categories Greek and Latin translationsQuestionGeneral Practice/Family Medicine wordsPrimary Health Care words
Essence οὐαία (ousia) Quod est? Essentia What is it? Essence or substance?Licensed medical graduate who provides care, specialty charterised by breadth, primary care services, take care, promotion of health, prevention of disease, early diagnosis, initial decision, provision of clinical care, rehabilitation, palliative care, education, researchClinician provides healthcare services, care, health, prevention, promotion, first-contact primary care, intersectoral action, health promotion, illness prevention, treatment and care of the sick, community development, rehabilitation
Quantity Πoσόν (poson) Quantum, Quatitas How much, how many, how tall?General, every, both sexes, all age, irrespective of age, each organ system, every disease entity, repeated contacts, entire familyLarge majority, any, set, variety, every family, entire population
Quality Ποιόν (poion) Quale Qualitas How is it? What kind or quality?Personal, access, available, comprehensive, effective, necessary, personal, respecting autonomy, safety, satisfaction, sustainabilityUniversal coverage, comprehensive, integrated, person-centred, accessible, socially appropriate, critical, effective, scientifically sound, include, partner, professional, specifically, undiagnosed, undifferentiated, whole-person care
Relation πρός τι (pros ti) Relativum What is it related to? Towards something?In the context of their family, their community, and their culture, family doctor, general practitioner, individual, population, undifferentiated patient, cultural diversityMultiprofessional health teams, partnership, patient, caregivers, population, family, communities, local network
Place ποῦ (pou) Ubi Where?Where necessary, at the point of first contact, entry point, in the front line, consulting room, homes, acute and chronic care settingsSet of functional and structural elements, home, office, setting, coverage area, geographic, territory
Time Πότε (pote) Quando When?First contact, prolonged contact, continuing, repeated, maintaining, always, preventing, chronic, recurrent, terminalFirst contact, first level, over time, prevention, primary, continuing, acute, chronic, limited, long term
Posture
κεῖσθαι (keisthai)
Situ
From what action does it result?Autonomy, balance, basis, clinical, contact, cultural, disease, existential, health, illness, needs, self, physical, biomedical, psychological, social and behavioural sciencesAutonomy, behavioural, biological, communication, concern, consultation, contact, disease, health, illness, organ, problem, sign, social, symptom, living conditions, health risks, health status, health inequalities
State
ἔχειν (echein)
Habitus
What is it required to have or be?Socially responsible, reliable, leader, professional, advocate, trust, knowledge, personal balance and valueEquity enhancing, responsible, concern, accountable, cost, role, professional, self-reliance, participation and control, advocacy, social justice, equity, solidarity
Action
ποιεῖν (poiein)
Agere
What is it doing?
(change), to make or do
Provide, train, integrate, intervene, promote, maintain, prevent, serve, manage, practice, define, optimise, negotiate, coordinate, monitor, devote, gather information, organise, assistPerform, participate, measure, utilise, monitor, understand, reorganise, maximise, collaborate, assess, inform, integrate, gather, encourage, enable
Passion
Πάσχειν (paschein)
Pati
How is it being acted on (be changed)?Must be trained, developing and maintaining their skills, personal balance and values, discipline, professional roleAccomplish, appropriate, perform, skilled, trained