Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Depression is a common disease in general practice, leading to an increased cardiovascular risk. The majority of patients with depression is treated by their General Practicioner (GP). In the Netherlands GPs are also responsible for cardiovascular risk management (CVRM), for which a guideline is made.

General Practice 130

General Practice GP Management Patients 130

Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Physicians in these practices had lower median cost of OHIP billings, likely due to smaller patient volumes. Boutique clinics were more likely to see patients for musculoskeletal, dermatologic, and infectious disease illnesses. There was a higher rate of referrals to dermatology, surgery, and family practice from boutique clinics.

Clinic 130

Clinic Referral Primary Care Physician Primary Care 130

Mesa Family Physician

JUNE 24, 2025

How is it different from general practice? Physicians who practice internal medicine are called internists or internal medicine doctors. Internists manage a wide range of conditions, including chronic illnesses like hypertension, diabetes, and heart disease, as well as acute issues such as infections or injuries.

Internal Medicine 130

Internal Medicine GP Family Doctor Primary Care 130