Family Practice Doctor

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Family Practice Doctor

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• Family practice physicians concentrate on meeting
  the needs of the family.
• Your family physician is exclusively trained to
  care for the whole man through her or his life,
  from birth to senior years.

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• Family doctors usually receive training beyond
  general practice in the areas of pediatrics,
  obstetrics and gynaecology, and geriatrics.

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• General practice doctors also see patients of all
  ages, but don't typically specialize in a certain
  area.

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• General practice physicians use their abilities
  and expertise to treat health conditions and
  determine areas that need extended care from the
  professional.

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• The general practitioner sees individuals of all
  ages, and functions as an individual principal
  care provider and access point to professionals
  and specialized testing.

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• The general practice doctor supplies well visits
  for kids and adults, sick visits for the therapy
  of severe illnesses, and introductory care for
  ailments like high blood pressure level and high
  cholesterol levels.

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• Family practice doctors also see patients of all
  ages, but since they specialize, patients might
  receive more of their healthcare in this one
  location rather than being referred to
  professionals.

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• In addition they provide instruction for disease
  prevention and treatment of disorders, and manage
  chronic medical conditions.

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• General practice doctors concentrate on the
  treatment of acute illnesses and build
  relationships with trusted professionals to offer
  appropriate care for all those with complicated
  medical conditions.

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• Family doctors are licensed by the American Board
  of Family Medicine, which requires
  recertification every six years by evaluation.

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• Family doctors should also complete no less than
  150 hours of continuing education every 3 years.
  General practice doctors are licensed by the
  American Board of General Practice through 1 of 2
  methods.

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