General

General is a term that is often used in various fields, including medicine, to refer to something that is not specific or specialized. In the context of medicine, a general practitioner is a doctor who treats common medical problems. This type of doctor may be the first person a patient sees for an illness. The general practitioner can refer the patient to specialists if needed.

General Medicine

General medicine is the branch of medicine that deals with the diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases of the internal organs. Here you will find a list of common conditions and diseases treated in general medicine.

Common Conditions and Diseases

• Diabetes
• Hypertension
• Asthma
• Heart Disease
• Cancer
• Influenza
• Pneumonia

General Practitioner

A general practitioner (GP) is a medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients. A GP is a specialist in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine or Pediatrics.

Role of a General Practitioner

• Providing preventive care and health education to patients.
• Making diagnoses of medical illnesses.
• Referring patients to other medical specialists when necessary.
• Planning and coordinating a patient's treatment with other health professionals.
• Documenting and maintaining patient's medical records.

See Also

• Specialist (medicine)
• Primary Care
• Family Medicine
• Internal Medicine
• Pediatrics

References

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