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What does Family and Community Medicine focus on?
What does Family and Community Medicine focus on?
- Only social aspects of health
- Holistic patient care including biological, social, and mental factors (correct)
- Only vocational factors of health
- Only biological aspects of health
Family Medicine only looks at the biological aspects of a patient.
Family Medicine only looks at the biological aspects of a patient.
False (B)
What is a key responsibility of Family and Community Medicine practitioners?
What is a key responsibility of Family and Community Medicine practitioners?
Providing first-contact, comprehensive, continuing care across all age groups
The approach in Family Medicine can be described as _____ and _____ care.
The approach in Family Medicine can be described as _____ and _____ care.
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Match the following concepts with their definitions:
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Family and Community Medicine Focus
- Family and Community Medicine focuses on holistic care, considering the patient's physical, mental, and social well-being.
- It emphasizes prevention and health promotion, aiming to address the root causes of illness.
- This area of medicine is known for its comprehensive approach, treating individuals and families across their lifespan.
Family Medicine and Biologic Aspects
- Family Medicine looks beyond just the biological aspects of a patient, considering their lifestyle, environment, and social determinants of health.
Key Responsibility of Practitioners
- Practitioners play a critical role in coordinating care across different healthcare settings, ensuring continuity of care.
Family and Community Medicine Approach
- The approach in Family Medicine can be described as "person-centered" and "holistic" care.
Matching Concepts
- Person-centered care: Focuses on the individual patient's needs and preferences, understanding them as a whole person.
- Holistic care: Views the patient as a whole, considering their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.
- Continuity of care: The smooth and coordinated flow of care across different healthcare providers and settings, ensuring a seamless patient experience.
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