Family medicine is a branch of primary care medicine designed to treat men, women, and children of all ages.
Family practice differs from internal medicine by treating a wider range of patients, as family medicine providers receive training in several medical specialties to diagnose and treat many conditions.
Patients should see a family medicine provider if they want to limit potential specialty referrals. A family medicine provider can also offer a greater continuity of care between family members than internal medicine. In addition to diagnosing and treating specific diseases and conditions, family medicine providers can offer:
- Preventive care
- Vaccinations
- Immunization and screening tests
- Healthy lifestyle counseling
At AdvantageCare Physicians, family medicine providers can also manage chronic illness and coordinate care between multiple specialists.