General – Family Medicine is a medical specialty that focuses on providing comprehensive and continuous care to patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. It aims to ensure their good health and well-being through a holistic approach.
General - Family Medicine Dpt.
What is General – Family Medicine?
What does the General – Family Doctor offer?
- Holistic care: Assesses and addresses the health of patients considering physical, psychological, and social factors.
- Prevention and diagnosis: Focuses on preventing diseases through screenings and vaccinations, as well as diagnosing and treating various conditions.
- Continuous monitoring: Maintains long-term relationships with patients, tracking their health and providing care throughout their lives.
- Care coordination: Refers to specialists when needed and coordinates care between different medical specialties.
Is General Medicine a Medical Specialty?
Patients are often under the impression that a General Medicine doctor is someone who is not a Specialist; this is not true: General Medicine is indeed a medical specialty.
General – Family Doctors are trained in various fields of medicine to provide comprehensive care to their patients. The main areas of training include:
- Internal Medicine: Diagnosis and treatment of diseases in adult patients, with an emphasis on the internal organs of the body.
- Pediatrics: Care and treatment of children and adolescents.
- Gynecology and Obstetrics: Healthcare for women, including pregnant women.
- Surgery: Basic principles of surgical procedures and wound management.
- Psychiatry: Treatment of mental health disorders.
- Dermatology: Recognition and treatment of skin conditions.
- Orthopedics: Management of musculoskeletal issues.
- Cardiology and Respiratory Diseases: Care for cardiovascular and respiratory problems.
- Nutrition and Healthy Lifestyle: Advice on diet and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
- Prevention and Public Health: Emphasis on disease prevention and the promotion of public health.
The General Medicine Department of Mediterraneo First Care – Santorini
The General - Family Medicine Department provides comprehensive medical care, including the diagnosis and treatment of acute or chronic illnesses. Regular preventive check-ups are scheduled based on individual and family history, age, and gender. If necessary, referrals for further specialized examination are made. The continuous and personal relationship between the patient and the doctor is the foundation of General – Family Medicine, leading to the provision of complete medical care.
