The Health Policy Exchange

MARCH 26, 2014

But how has the specialty of family medicine fared, and what else can be done to extend capacity of the existing primary care workforce? Image courtesy of the American Academy of Family Physicians Modest gains in the numbers of U.S. As our discussion pointed out, though, these proposals have serious disadvantages.

DO 130

DO Family Medicine Family Families 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

JANUARY 19, 2025

Most patients who choose colonoscopy as a screening test for colorectal cancer are referred from primary care to a gastroenterologist or other specialist who performs endoscopy. But that wasn’t the case for the estimated 1 in 15 US patients whose screening colonoscopies were performed by family physicians in 2021.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Family Families Board-Certified 52

Canadian Family Physician

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Objective To highlight the escalating need for enhanced education on foreskin care among patients and health care providers, particularly as neonatal circumcision rates decline. This review highlights the role of primary care providers as crucial resources for patient education.

Complication 40

Complication Management Primary Care Education 40

Mesa Family Physician

MARCH 13, 2025

However, at Mesa Family Physicians , we believe that preventive healthcare is the cornerstone of long-term wellness for our Mesa, Arizona community. Regular visits to your primary care physician at Mesa Family Physicians provide opportunities for early detection of potential health issues before they become serious problems.

Family Physician 100

Family Physician Preventive Care Preventative Care Family 100

Vida Family Medicine

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021

At Vida Family Medicine we offer comprehensive care for new parents and their babies from the 4th trimester and beyond. We can offer support for breastfeeding, postpartum mood disorders, recovering from pregnancy complications, and ongoing primary care for the whole family.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Families Family Emergency Room 52

Vida Family Medicine

JUNE 29, 2022

The healthcare system must provide care in a just way so that those who need care have access to it. This is relatively easy for straightforward medical decisions like taking an antibiotic for an infection, but becomes complicated during more complex situations.

Family Physician 52

Family Physician Families Family Healthcare Professional 52

Maine Academy of Family Physicians

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Before this externship, I was not aware of how comprehensive and broad the breadth of practice of a full spectrum Family Physician truly can be. Now, I am only more inclined to consider Family Medicine as my future specialty, especially if there is opportunity to focus on reproductive and obstetric care.

Medical Student 40

Medical Student DO Family Medicine Patient-Centered 40