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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). So, internist vs GP , or internist vs family doctor , boils down to scope: internists typically do not see children, whereas family doctors do.

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8 Reasons Why Family Physicians are the Actual Stars of Medicine

Family Medicine Initiative

Family medicine is neither the most prestigious nor the highest paid medical profession. As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. Family medicine today is therefore more important than ever.