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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

While many patients are familiar with terms like “family doctor” or “primary care,” the field of internal medicine often raises questions: What exactly does an internist do? How is it different from general practice? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? And how does it support preventive care?

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Out Foreign

Adventures of a Sick Doctor

General practice felt a bit more general. The rumours of double-vaccinated ICU inhabitants gained pace. My siblings and their families were travelling from four different countries, gathering together after 18 months of separation, to celebrate my father's 80th birthday. Sure couldn't we just have a family Zoom?