Credential or role

FP medical abbreviation

FP means "family practice".

Each meaning matched at least two public references (2 in all for FP), checked October 23, 2026. The table lists them.

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What FP means

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Sample referral: "FP."

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  • PCPprimary care physician; primary care provider
  • MDdoctor of medicine
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  • NPnurse practitioner
  • FNPfamily nurse practitioner
  • CNAcertified nursing assistant

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What does FP mean in medical terms?

FP means "family practice".

Where is FP used?

FP shows up in charting and staffing. Its category here is credential or role.

Is FP on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list?

No. FP is not on the Joint Commission Do Not Use list or the ISMP error-prone list as checked on October 23, 2026.

Source: NLM SPECIALIST Lexicon abbreviations file (LRABR); Army Regulation 40-66, Appendix B: Authorized Medical Records Abbreviations. Data as of October 23, 2026. Last updated October 23, 2026. How we source data. Spotted an error? Send a correction.

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