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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. On average, twice as many patients have contact with GPs than with all specialists (in offices and/or outpatient clinics) combined. Over time, more trust develops. Over time, communication improves. The numbers above leave no room for doubt.