The branch of medicine that deals with provision of comprehensive health care to people, regardless of age or sex, while placing particular emphasis on the family unit. Also called family practice
a specialty which trains physicians in general medicine, including pediatrics and obstetrics/gynecology. One of the broadest medical specialties available.
medical practice that provides health care regardless of age or sex while placing emphasis on the family unit
the specialty that provides comprehensive and ongoing medical care to all members of the family unit
Diagnosis and treatment of general medical concerns for children, adolescents and adults.
Family physicians care for patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, men and women, and all medical problems.
Family medicine physicians provide comprehensive medical care with an emphasis on caring for all members of the family. Family medicine builds upon a core of knowledge derived from other disciplines, primarily pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, geriatrics, surgery and psychiatry. The family medicine physician plays the role of personal physician.
A family physician is a doctor who does not limit his or her practice to a specific field of medicine or a particular age group. Family physicians provide personal, comprehensive health care.
The branch of medicine that provides comprehensive medical care for all members of a family, including adults and children.
Comprehensive medical care with an emphasis on caring for all members of the family. Family medicine builds upon a core of knowledge derived from other disciplines, primarily pediatrics, internal medicine, OB/GYN, geriatrics, surgery and psychiatry. This specialty was formerly known as Family Practice until the certifying board changed the name in 2006.