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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care Internal medicine plays a central role in adult health, especially when it comes to prevention, diagnosis, and long-term care. Let’s explore the meaning and function of internal medicine and its importance in keeping adults healthy through all stages of life.

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What Is the Difference Between Family and Internal Medicine?

Hitchcock Family Medicine

When you find yourself having to choose a doctor or switch doctors, you might come across some new terms that describe various types of medical practitioners that you may not be familiar with. This is why you must do a little research before you make a decisive stance on which doctor you choose.

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Pathways to primary care for underserved communities

Common Sense Family Doctor

Several past colleagues in the family medicine department at Georgetown recently published an informative scoping review of specialty disrespect in the medical learning environment. Wouldn't most people prefer to hire a single handyman to make several miscellaneous home repairs rather than a bunch of specialists in each area?)