RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Improving Primary Health Care Data With ICPC-3: From a Medical to a Person-Centered Perspective JF The Annals of Family Medicine JO Ann Fam Med FD American Academy of Family Physicians SP 358 OP 361 DO 10.1370/afm.2830 VO 20 IS 4 A1 Huib Ten Napel A1 Kees van Boven A1 Olawunmi A. Olagundoye A1 Egbert van der Haring A1 Mark Verbeke A1 Mikko Härkönen A1 Tjeerd van Althuis A1 Daniel K. Augusto A1 Letrilliart Laurent A1 Diego Schrans A1 Chris van Weel A1 Henk Schers YR 2022 UL http://www.annfammed.org/content/20/4/358.abstract AB The World Organization of Family Doctors (WONCA) developed the third edition of the International Classification of Primary Care (ICPC-3) to support the shift from a medical perspective to a person-centered perspective in primary health care. The previous editions (ICPC-1 and ICPC-2) allowed description of 3 important elements of health care encounters: the reason for the encounter, the diagnosis and/or health problem, and the process of care. The ICPC-3 adds function-related information as a fourth element, thereby capturing most parts of the encounter in a single practical and concise classification. ICPC-3 thus has the potential to give more insight on patients’ activities and functioning, supporting physicians in shifting from a strict medical/disease-based approach to care to a more person-centered approach. The ICPC-3 is also expanded with a new chapter for visits pertaining to immunizations and for coding of special screening examinations and public health promotion; in addition, it contains classes for programs related to reported conditions (eg, a cardiovascular program, a heart failure program) and can accommodate relevant national or regional classes. Classes are selected based on what is truly and frequently occurring in daily practice. Each class has its own codes. Less frequently used concepts pertaining to morbidity are captured as inclusions within the main classes. Implementation of the ICPC-3 in an electronic health record allows provision of meaningful feedback to primary care, and supports the exchange of information within teams and between primary and secondary care. It also gives policy makers and funders insight into what is happening in primary care and thus has the potential to improve provision of care.