Should you have a Family Physician?

Family physicians form an essential link of the healthcare chain. However, in recent times, their role has unfortunately been undervalued. This blog emphasizes the importance of family physicians and explains how the society as a whole benefits thanks to them.

When a sudden medical issue arises, like a minor injury or a rash on the skin, people are often confused about which doctor to consult. During times like these, a family physician would be the best person to approach.

We are all familiar with the term family physician. In earlier days, every family would have a family doctor. The family physician would be the first point of contact for medical doubts and problems. The family physician would also be on familiar terms with the whole family and the family too would feel comfortable approaching their family physician.

But in the past few decades, with the emergence of new specialties, the important role a family doctor plays has been overlooked resulting in a health care gap with many patients not detecting incipient problems. This problem and many others can be addressed by having a family doctor. Click to read full article: https://draravindan.com/articles/the-important-role-of-a-family-physician/