In case of sudden flu, an expected rash, or even a nagging back, who is the very first person to contact? Due to their versatility, family medicine practitioners are usually a safe bet.
The majority of family med physicians perform routine procedures, provide infant care and are equally adept at giving emergency medical care. Family medicine is a broad discipline that covers the clinical, biological, and behavioral sciences. Below are a few reasons why our family medicine doctors might be just what your household needs.
Family doctors keenly follow your life cycle
Family doctors are able to deal with a wide range of health conditions. Thus, they render themselves as capable primary care physicians to patients of all ages. Also, the comprehensive nature of their training means they never feel out of place handling from pediatrics or geriatrics. Toddlers and their grandparents alike can receive the same standard of care at the hands of our family med physicians.
They have a thorough knowledge of your personal and family history
Direct primary care promotes consistency and emphasizes the patient-physician relationship above all. Thus, over the course of your time with Diamond, your family doctor will get a snapshot of your health as you go through each new phase of life. This knowledge enables them to make more accurate diagnoses, monitor ongoing changes happening in your body, and spot any illnesses or conditions while they’re still developing. With the close, intimate bond you develop with your physician comes a certain level of trust. With this increased trust, patients will grow comfortable with the vulnerability it takes to give doctors all the information needed to make accurate diagnoses.
They offer excellent suggestions for a specialist when needed
Whenever you need to visit a specialist for a condition like cancer, heart disease, or any other serious health concern, a family doctor is the most appropriate person to direct you to a specialist who fits your specific healthcare needs. Many family medicine doctors network with area specialists and are well aware of the facilities and treatments that are conducive to their patients’ needs.
They position themselves as patients’ advocates
Our family physicians closely adhere to our aims and this stems from their own innate devotion to their patients. They always act as their patients’ advocates in a healthcare system that’s prioritizing monetary gain over its patients’ wellbeing.
They help to improve lives and save money
It is quite evident that people who rely on family physicians for primary healthcare do save a lot of money on healthcare. Studies have revealed that for every additional primary health physician for every 10,000 people, there was a 5.5 percent reduction in hospital admissions and an 11 percent reduction in emergency room visitation and surgeries.
Family physicians treat beyond what you expect
Family doctors will ensure that you undergo a complete check-up every year. They’re perfect for helping you manage chronic illnesses like arthritis, diabetes, and heart disease. They also perform simple surgical procedures like draining an abscess or freezing a wart. Lastly, some family medicine doctors are well-suited to dole out prenatal care.
The bottom line
Family doctors deal with a branch of medicine that covers all sexes, ages, and organ systems. They value great patient relationships, and medics like Dr. Durani are irreplaceable at Diamond. The above points are just a sample of the major benefits of having a family medicine physician. For more information, contact Diamond Health.