Family Physicians

Their roles include:

• Preventive Care: They focus on preventing illnesses and promoting overall health through regular check-ups, vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle advice.
• Diagnosis and Treatment: They diagnose and treat a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, such as infections, injuries, and chronic conditions like diabetes or hypertension.
• Chronic Disease Management: They help manage long-term health conditions, often serving as the main point of contact for patients with ongoing health needs.
• Health Education and Counseling: They offer advice on healthy habits, nutrition, exercise, and provide information on managing various health issues.
• Referrals and Coordination of Care: They may refer patients to specialists for specific treatments or further evaluation and coordinate care among different healthcare providers.
• Mental Health Support: They can provide initial assessment and treatment for common mental health issues, and may refer patients to mental health specialists when needed.
• Minor Procedures: They can perform minor surgical procedures like suturing wounds, removing moles or cysts, removal of ingrown toenails and other in-office procedures.
• Prescription Management: They prescribe medications and monitor their effectiveness, making adjustments as needed.
• Women’s Health and Reproductive Care: They provide basic gynecological care, family planning, and prenatal care.
• Pediatric Care: They often care for children and adolescents, addressing their growth, development, and common childhood illnesses.
• Geriatric Care: They are trained to address the unique healthcare needs of older adults.
• Emergency Care: In some cases, they may provide initial assessment and stabilization in emergency situations before transferring a patient to a specialist or hospital.