Chronic Disease Chronic Disease Management General Practitioner Patients 
Mesa Family Physician
JUNE 24, 2025
While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? How is it different from general practice? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner).
Family Medicine Initiative
APRIL 10, 2024
As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Patients who know their GP for over 15 years decrease acute hospital admissions by 28%, out-of-hours services by 30%, and even their risk of dying by 25%.
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