General practice
General Practice
General practice (pronounced: jen-er-uhl prak-tis) is a branch of medicine that involves the provision of primary care to individuals of all ages, genders, and diseases. It is the first point of contact for patients and takes a holistic approach to health care.
Etymology
The term "general practice" originates from the idea that practitioners carry out a 'general' range of medical services. The term has been in use since the early 19th century.
Definition
A general practitioner (GP) is a medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses, provides preventive care and health education for all ages and both sexes. They have particular skills in treating people with multiple health issues and comorbidities.
Related Terms
- Primary Care: This is the day-to-day healthcare given by a health care provider. It is where people receive care for most of their everyday health needs.
- Family Medicine: This is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. It is a form of primary care that provides continuing, comprehensive healthcare for the individual and family across all ages, genders, diseases, and parts of the body.
- Internal Medicine: This is a medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Pediatrics: This is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on General practice
- Wikipedia's article - General practice
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