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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. They are trained not only in diagnosing and treating illness, but also in coordinating care with specialists when necessary. Many patients wonder: Why internal medicine over other specialties?

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

The term GP was used more frequently in the past and according to this study , historically signifies a physician who completed some residency training after medical school, but did not fully complete the residency training. There are no laws about how physicians label themselves in their practice though.