Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

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? Internist vs Family Doctor: What’s the Difference? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner).

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130

Common Sense Family Doctor

MAY 27, 2025

An Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality evidence synthesis that I previously discussed showed that WIC improves important maternal and child health outcomes. Preventive Services Task Force found insufficient evidence to assess the benefits and harms of screening for food insecurity in health care settings.

Patient-Centered 59

Patient-Centered Family Families Family Medicine 59

Common Sense Family Doctor

JUNE 20, 2025

For decades, five independent scientific advisory panels made evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services, community preventive services, newborn screening tests, infection prevention, and immunizations. Two of these panels have already been dissolved, and the remaining three are on life support.

Chronic Disease 92

Chronic Disease Diabetes Screening Vaccination 92