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How to choose between Pediatrics and Internal Medicine for post-graduation?

Tiny Physician

An IM expert can’t deal with all the diseases of pediatric population as some diseases are only present in pediatric population and vice versa. History of the presenting complaint will be given by the mother and you need to have a good rapport with the parents to obtain relevant details of the illness.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

22 Family physicians are the sole care providers for 86% of hypertensive patients and for 71% of diabetics (based on 2.7 In Europe, countries with stronger primary care had less unnecessary hospitalizations, especially concerning Asthma, COPD, and diabetes. million Canadian patients). of healthcare costs in the EU 2018.