Family Medicine is a speciality of medical sciences that encompasses the primary healthcare needs of a person or a family, including infants to geriatric patients. Family Medicine doctors are primary care physicians who focus on the general health and well-being of patients of all ages and genders, providing comprehensive healthcare support. Family medicine doctors assist patients through goal-oriented care to cure and prevent numerous common health problems. Routine health checkup services are also offered under the family medicine speciality.

Diagnosis in Family Medicine

At Gleneagles Hospital, family medicine doctors cultivate relationships built on trust and confidentiality with their patients, ensuring effective communication and delivering the best possible medical care. Diagnosis marks the initial step toward successful treatment, management, and prevention of a wide range of health conditions and diseases. Family medicine integrates clinical, biological, and behavioural sciences. Consequently, family medicine doctors collect and interpret various pieces of information from patients based on their symptoms and medical history, and recommend further screening or testing to confirm or rule out suspected ailments.

Benefits of Family Medicine Treatment

Family medicine promotes sustainable health practices to maintain good health. To achieve this goal, family medicine doctors engage in ongoing efforts to educate and counsel patients for the diagnosis and treatment of both chronic and acute health conditions. Seeking primary medical advice from a family medicine doctor offers patients multifaceted benefits.

• Ensure continuous assessment and monitoring of health.
• Conduct detailed discussions to address any problems and adjust the treatment course based on information about shortcomings.
• Detect diseases early and provide preventive care.
• Offer customised healthcare services and treatment plans tailored to each patient's individual needs, preferences, and comfort.