Common Sense Family Doctor

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Family physicians are being squeezed by two accelerating trends: (1) too few of us to care for the growing US population and (2) the rising number of tasks that we are asked to accomplish for each patient. Since 2020, the starting ages for breast, lung, and colorectal cancer screening were lowered to 40, 50, and 45 years, respectively.

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Primary Care Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care 52

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider? Internist : Specializes in adult medicine.

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Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Mesa Family Physician

MAY 8, 2025

Preventive care refers to medical services that focus on early detection, routine screenings, and health counseling. It includes things like vaccinations, blood pressure checks, cancer screenings, and annual physicals. A physical exam , on the other hand, involves a hands-on evaluation by a provider.

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Preventive Care Preventative Care Wellness Visit Physicals 100