Chronic Disease Management Education Healthcare Referral 
Physician's Weekly
JUNE 13, 2025
However, a less examined aspect is patient and community engagement outside traditional healthcare settings. Physicians can often literally meet patients where they are and address the broader social determinants of health, such as housing, education, and income, which significantly impact patient well-being and illness prevention.
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 10, 2024
GPs Are the Backbone of Effective Healthcare Systems Countries with a stronger focus on primary care and family medicine, rather than on hospitals and specialists, enjoy better health, 1 , 2 lower health inequalities, 2 , 3 and prevent hospitalizations. They are therefore the foundation of every healthcare system.
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