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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). It’s about staying ahead of disease. What Is Internal Medicine?

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. GPs Improve Chronic Disease Management We live in a world of aging populations, with rising chronic diseases, multimorbidity, and polypharmacy.