Family Doctor concept is back
Médecin à domicile brings the family doctor concept.
5 Reasons You Should Have a Family Doctor A family physician can be the right answer for most healthcare situations. Medical emergencies are an exception. An emergency is a valid reason to visit the emergency room — but far too many patients use the ER or urgent care as their primary source of care. Using Médecin à domicile - family doctors — can help. Here are just a few of the benefits for you and your family. 1.Family doctors follow your life cycle I treat toddlers. I care for teens and people in their 20s. I treat middle-aged adults, retirees and people well into their 90s. I often see these same patients for years or even decades. That’s typical of family practitioners. Because family doctors treat a wide range of conditions, they can be your primary care physicians at any point in your life. In the long term, that means you can build a lasting relationship with a family physician. And building such a relationship means… 2. They know your personal — and family — history When doctors treat you for years, they get to know your medical history inside and out. That helps them make accurate diagnoses, watch for red flags regarding medications and monitor changes in your health through the years. But the “family” in family doctor matters, too. Seeing multiple generations of a family can help a doctor record an accurate, in-depth family health history. For example, if I know you had diabetes at a young age, and so did your mother, that’s a red flag. I will recommend genetic counseling and offer a screening plan not only for you but also for other family members at risk. Medical history is just part of the picture. Sometimes it helps to know what’s happening at home, too. When treating a child whose parent just lost a job, for instance, that information comes into play when assessing stress and anxiety. When doctors treat you for years, they get to know your medical history inside and out.
3. Family doctors treat more than you think Yes, family doctors do your yearly check-up. But they also can help you manage chronic conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and arthritis. They can treat acute situations such as sinus infections and injuries. They also can perform minor surgical procedures, such as freezing a wart or draining an abscess. These are but a few examples, and the list goes on 4. When you need a specialist, they help find the right fit When you need to see a specialist for heart disease, cancer or any other serious concern, a family doctor can help find someone who fits your specific needs — and personality. Here’s an example: Say I have a patient who needs to see a cardiologist. I know from years of experience this patient prefers conservative treatments. That means I’ll search for a cardiologist who takes a conservative-first approach rather than someone known for aggressive treatment.
5. They can improve lives — and save money There’s ample evidence — both here in and abroad — that using more primary care saves money for a healthcare system . Family doctors can certainly save the country money, but more important, they can offer your family better health.
