Family Medicine

Family Medicine

Family medicine is a medical discipline that offers a holistic approach to all aspects of health that individuals may encounter throughout life. This branch is aimed at the treatment of diseases, as well as the prevention of diseases before their occurrence. Family physicians can serve all age groups, from infancy to old age, and establish a long-term, ongoing health relationship with their patients, closely monitoring their needs.

Family medicine forms the basis of primary health care. It plays a critical role in early diagnosis and referral, thanks to being the first point of contact for patients. If necessary, referral to specialized branchesallows the patient to get treatment most accurately and quickly. In this process, family clinics have significant advantages in diagnosis and treatment, as they know well the health history of patients.

Another important aspect of family medicine is studies that promote community healthare studies. Many preventive health services, such as immunization programs, chronic disease follow-up, pregnancy-infant protocols, and health trainings, are conducted by family physicians. Thus, it contributes to the raising of health standards, both at the individual and community level.

Services Offered

• Primary examination and treatment services
• Chronic disease follow-up
• Pregnancy monitoring and counseling
• Baby, child and adolescent monitoring services
• Vaccination and immunization programs
• Periodic health scans
• Prescription renewal and report editing
• Basityara care and small interventions
• Psychosocial counseling and guidance
• Referral procedures to specialist physicians if necessary

Treatment Process

• Application and initial assessment
• Physical examination
• Planning the necessary audits
• Making a diagnosis
• Initiation of treatment
• Follow-up and evaluation