Family Practice: Comprehensive Care for All Ages

Family medicine (family practice) is a medical specialty providing continuous, comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, diseases, and body systems. It is grounded in:

• Knowledge of the patient within family and community context.
• Emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion.
• Biopsychosocial approach to care.
• Primary care principles.
• Multidisciplinary team collaboration when needed.
• Holistic, patient-centered perspective.