point of care

noun

The time and location at which clinicians deliver medical care and healthcare services to patients.

“point-of-care testing”

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Meanings

nounpoint of care (plural points of care)

plural points of care · alternative point-of-care

  1. attributiveoftenmedicineThe time and location at which clinicians deliver medical care and healthcare services to patients.

    point-of-care testing

    2 more examples

    point-of-care diagnostics

    point-of-care ultrasound

    Synonyms: POC, PoC

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe time and location at which clinicians deliver medical care and healthcare services to patients.

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APA

point of care. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20care

MLA

“point of care.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20care. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “point of care,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/point%20of%20care.

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