Department of Family Medicine

Family medicine, also known as family practice, is a medical specialty that provides comprehensive healthcare for individuals and families across all ages, genders, and medical conditions. Family medicine physicians, often called family doctors or general practitioners, are trained to offer a wide range of medical services and serve as the primary point of contact for patients seeking healthcare. They emphasize continuity of care and take a holistic approach, addressing the physical, emotional, and social aspects of a patient's health.

Scope of Family Medicine

The scope of family medicine is broad and encompasses a wide range of medical services across various patient populations. 

• Family Medecine Specialised Areas
  Chronic Disease Management:
  Addressing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through ongoing monitoring and tailored treatment plans.
  Preventive Medicine:
  Emphasizing vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle interventions to prevent the onset or progression of diseases.
  Pediatric Care:
  Focusing on the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents, including vaccinations, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments.
  Geriatric Medicine:
  Specializing in the healthcare needs of the elderly, managing age-related conditions and promoting healthy aging.
  Women's Health:
  Providing comprehensive care for women, including reproductive health, family planning, and gynecological concerns.
  Sports Medicine:
  Addressing injuries, performance optimization, and overall health for individuals involved in sports and physical activities.
  Mental Health:
  Incorporating mental health screenings, counseling, and management of common mental health conditions.
  Prenatal and Obstetric Care:
  Providing care for expectant mothers, including prenatal visits, monitoring fetal development, and managing pregnancy-related concerns.
• Chronic Disease Management
  Addressing conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease through ongoing monitoring and tailored treatment plans
• Preventive Medicine
  Emphasizing vaccinations, screenings, and lifestyle interventions to prevent the onset or progression of diseases.
• Pediatric Care
  Focusing on the health and development of infants, children, and adolescents, including vaccinations, growth monitoring, and developmental assessments.
• Geriatric Medicine
  Specializing in the healthcare needs of the elderly, managing age-related conditions and promoting healthy aging.
• Women's Health
  Providing comprehensive care for women, including reproductive health, family planning, and gynecological concerns.