Concierge care
noun
a form of medical care in which a patient pays a physician an annual retainer in exchange for improved access and services; also called [boutique care]
Examples
Some fear that concierge care will result in a two-tiered medical system based upon economics.
Word Origin
2001; concierge implying added and expedited service
Usage Note
also concierge doctor , boutique doctor
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- Concierge doctor
noun See concierge care
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[kuh n-sil-ee-eyt] /kənˈsɪl iˌeɪt/ verb (used with object), conciliated, conciliating. 1. to overcome the distrust or hostility of; placate; win over: to conciliate an angry competitor. 2. to win or gain (goodwill, regard, or favor). 3. to make compatible; reconcile. verb (used without object), conciliated, conciliating. 4. to become agreeable or reconciled: Efforts to conciliate […]