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Objectives
To know the definitions of family medicine. To know the principles of family medicine. To know the different competencies/ characteristics
of family physician.
To understand functions and structures of family.
Family Practice
Family Practice: is used to indicate the services part
in the front line of the health care system and to take initial and continuing care for healthy & ill persons.
lancet .
1960 ,specialty of family medicine started in USA
1969, American Board of Family Medicine was
founded. 1997 , Saudi board of family medicine was founded 2007, Saudi diploma of family medicine started.
Characteristics of Competent FP
Competency in (Dx ,Rx )of common health
problems.
Characteristics of competent FP
Motivation of community to practice healthy
behaviours.
Identify the needs of community .
Working within health team as member and leader
Characteristics of Competent FP
Ability to communicate efficiently. Ability to carry out studies and research. Ability to plan and implement action plan.
Characteristics of competent FP
Ability to educate and train his/her colleagues . Ability to refer patients when it is needed. Ability to activate community participation.
The first contact and gate of health care system. Provide continuity of care. Provides comprehensive care.
(wide spectrum)
Characteristics of Family
Living in the same house. Share values &norms. Share similar social activities. Having similar schooling. Have similar experience of success and failure
Functions of Family
Care (support). (emotional, psycho, social) Affection. (love, warmth)
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