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Family physicians provide front-line health care that is accessible, high quality, comprehensive and continuous over time for people of all ages, life stages, backgrounds and conditions. They care for individuals and for entire families, from birth through the end of life, including a broad range of preventive care; healthy lifestyle counseling; mental health care; care of acute illnesses; management of chronic diseases, including patients with multi-morbidity. When needed, they also provide referral and coordination of care with other specialists.
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What is Family Medicine?
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
FAQ'S
What does a family medicine physician do?
Answer: Family medicine physicians are generalists who address health maintenance and assess and treat conditions that occur in everyday life. These conditions include sinus and respiratory infections, intestinal ailments, and broken bones. Family medicine physicians typically have regular, long-term patients, who may include all members of the same household.
How do you become certified in one of the subspecialties?
Answer: Certification in any of the subspecialties requires additional training and assessment specified by the board.
What certifications are available for family medicine?
Answer: The American Board of Family Medicine offers certifications.
What training is required prior to board certification?
Answer: Three years of training is required prior to board certification.
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