8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 10, 2024
Studies from the USA showed that adding one GP per 10,000 inhabitants was associated with 2-5 fewer deaths 5 , 6 and 4 fewer hospitalizations 5 annually. 7 Overall, such an increase in the number of GPs could have prevented 127,617 deaths per year in the USA. 11 , 13 Over time, GPs come to know their patients well.
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