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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Adherence to medical advice improves and unnecessary self-referrals to other doctors decrease. In Europe, countries with stronger primary care had less unnecessary hospitalizations, especially concerning Asthma, COPD, and diabetes. 29 Source: OECD Health Statistics 2020 (without dental care) 29 8. Over time, more trust develops.