The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care
Mesa Family Physician
JUNE 24, 2025
How is it different from general practice? Internist : Specializes in adult medicine. Family doctor (GP) : Trained to care for patients of all ages—children, adults, and elderly—often including some women’s health and minor procedures. Internal medicine focuses on adult patients , generally age 18 and older.
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