The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care
Mesa Family Physician
JUNE 24, 2025
Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. While both provide primary care , there are some key distinctions. So, internist vs GP , or internist vs family doctor , boils down to scope: internists typically do not see children, whereas family doctors do.
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