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[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
General Practitioner[edit | edit source]
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[edit | edit source]
- 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.
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