Annals of Family Medicine

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Context: Most children with functional abdominal pain (FAP) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) could be managed in primary care (PC). Nevertheless, many children are referred to pediatric care. It is not clear which children are referred and what the differences are between PC and hospital care populations.

Primary Care 130

Primary Care General Practitioner GP Diagnosis 130

Dr. Zaar

JUNE 1, 2025

Understand the Different Types of Diabetes Doctors Before searching for a diabetes doctor, it’s important to understand the types of medical professionals who treat Type 2 diabetes: Primary Care Physician (PCP): Often the first point of contact, they handle basic diabetes management.

Diabetes 52

Diabetes Board-Certified Management Internal Medicine 52

Physician's Weekly

JUNE 24, 2025

This is pivotal for both specialists and general practitioners as it reinforces the importance of weight management in treating liver diseases. MASLD is the leading reason for referral to a hepatologist in many US medical centers. Referral to a weight management center can help.

Patient-Centered 52

Patient-Centered Diabetes Referral Primary Care Doctor 52

Hitchcock Family Medicine

AUGUST 11, 2023

According to Healthcare IT News, just 67% of millennials have a primary care physician. In fact, there are several ways that a family care physician can save your life. They'll also have an accurate health record to ensure you are always cared for. Comprehensive Care General practitioners provide a wide range of services.

Family Care Physician 52

Family Care Physician Families Family General Practitioner 52

Family Medicine Initiative

APRIL 10, 2024

As a general practitioner and primary care researcher, it was always fascinating for me to delve into the scientific literature to investigate this issue. The following graph shows the striking difference in premature mortality between countries with weak or strong primary care: 2. Here are the key results.

Family Physician 130

Family Physician Families Family GP 130