Family Medicine

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Family Medicine


Description:

Family medicine is the medical specialty which provides continuing, comprehensive health care for the individual and family. It is a specialty in breadth that integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine encompasses all ages, both sexes, each organ system, and every disease entity.


Workflow Example:

1. TBD


Known Issues:

1. Communication and sharing of the chart within & outside the practice.

2. Diverse health maintenance and chronic disease management needs.

3. Management of orders, procedures, prescriptions, lab results.

4. Large amount of time spent on administrative functions.