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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

You might see searches like: Primary care internist Medicine GP Internist vs general practitioner Difference between internist and GP In many practices, internal medicine vs family practice depends on your age, health needs, and personal preference. It’s about staying ahead of disease. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider?

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Austria 14 Canada 15 France 16 Norway 17 Japan 18 USA 19 Sweden 20 Average GP visits 336 238 235 214 206 101 87 202 Specialist visits 284 70 98 91 70 102 44 108 Hospitalizations 38 8 28 14 6 7 13 16 Family physicians provide accessible and comprehensive care for most healthcare needs, most diseases, and all organs.