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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

Internal medicine is a medical specialty focused on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of diseases in adults. They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. What Is Internal Medicine? Can an Internist Be a Primary Care Provider?

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What is primary care? Part 2

Noreta Family Medicine

The term GP was used more frequently in the past and according to this study , historically signifies a physician who completed some residency training after medical school, but did not fully complete the residency training. There are no laws about how physicians label themselves in their practice though.