Medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive general medical care for the individual and family encompassing all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity.
The diagnosis and treatment of any ailment that does not require surgery in adults/or children.
Family physicians are concerned with the total health care of patients. Family physicians may provide care for patients in both office and hospital settings and are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of numerous diseases and conditions, and manage both common and complex problems. They are also trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments affecting patients of all ages.
medical practice that provides health care regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit
The diagnosis and treatment of general medical conditions. Specialization in the primary care of all age groups and special family dynamics.
provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the entire family, including care for all ages, sexes, each organ system and all diseases; coordinates specialty care when needed
Primary medical care for all ages. Family practitioners provide routine care for infants as well as adults.
Family practice physicians provide comprehensive medical care with an emphasis on caring for all members of the family. Family practice builds upon a core of knowledge derived from other disciplines, primarily pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, geriatrics, surgery and psychiatry. The family practitioner plays the role of personal physician.
Comprehensive medical care that treats the patient in the context of the whole family
Family physicians specialize in total healthcare for all members of the family, including newborn infants, children, adults and the elderly.
This general practice treats a variety of disorders in patients of all ages.
General medical practice regularly called by a family in time of medical need.
One of the newest and fastest growing medical specialties is family medicine, also known as family medicine. All ages and health problems are handled through this comprehensive and continuous care program. Physicians in this field consider the total person in treating illness and maintaining good health.
A practice that covers medical problems in patients of all ages, in other words, for the entire family. Find a family practitioner
physicians are trained to prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages. They place special emphasis on care of families on a continuing basis, utilizing the talents of other physicians and community resources when appropriate.
(FPs) are trained in several basic disciplines including internal medicine, disease prevention, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery and psychiatry. They place special emphasis on the care of families and refer patients to specialists and community resources, such as support groups, when appropriate. Family doctors diagnose and treat the vast majority of common illnesses and injuries. The American Board of Family Practice awards a general Certification in the specialty.
Family practitioners serve as primary care physicians, providing comprehensive preventative medical and limited surgical care for all ages and body systems.
a personal physician who coordinates total health care delivery, not limited by the patient's age or sex or a particular organ system or disease entity. Includes basic disciplines such as internal medicine, disease prevention, pediatrics, obstetrics, gynecology, general surgery and psychiatry.
The prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of a wide variety of common illnesses and injuries. Family practice physicians place a special emphasis on care of families on a continuing basis, utilizing consultations and community services when appropriate.
Provide general medical care and treatment of medical problems for all family members.
The medical specialty which provides continuing and comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family practice encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity. (From the American Academy of Family Physicians)