General and Family Medicine

The General and Family Medicine (GFM) physician is a specialist who works on the front lines of the healthcare system. As a generalist, they accept all individuals seeking care, regardless of age, gender, or illness, focusing on the person as a whole. They cover all aspects of General Medicine, emphasizing each person as a unique and distinct individual. Their focus is on providing primary care.

It focuses on providing primary, preventive, and therapeutic care that is comprehensive, holistic, and continuous, to individuals, families, and their communities. It serves as the initial element in a continuum of health care.

The Family and Community Physician should have a strong relationship with their patients even before they become ill, focusing on disease prevention. They should be the first doctor consulted, providing continuous and comprehensive care to people of all ages. They also work as part of an interdisciplinary team with other specialists as needed for support.

In General and Family Medicine, there is no dichotomy between prevention and treatment; all diseases can be addressed. According to global literature, it resolves 80 to 90% of health issues.