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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

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? In fact, many internists serve as primary care providers (PCPs) for adults.

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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 Provide Most Healthcare The following graph shows that by far most patient/doctor contacts are with GPs. Is that appropriate, or should it be the opposite?