Question 1

can my family doctor help me with add?

Accepted Answer

Depends on MD: Add is caused by mild oxidative deficiency in the lower brain. The commonest cause is "junk" especially sugar.Stop all forms of sugar and sweeteners and seek a md who understands nutrition and supplements. It is so easy but depends on your acceptance of the methods like those used by alternative medicine docs.

Question 2

is family doctor ok to see before big trip?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any family doctor would be able to help you for necessary vaccinations before your planned big trip.

Question 3

i am looking for a family doctor in nelspruit?

Accepted Answer

Try looking online: Years ago, listings used to be available only in printed form. By the turn of the century, lists had become available online everywhere. Now, some lists are only online, and no longer printed. County medical societies (or other local medical societies), hospitals, insurance companies usually list Family Medicine doctors by name, group, and location. The better websites have "find a doctor" pages.

Question 4

can a person have more than one family doctor?

Accepted Answer

no reason: I dont se the reason for it.. Would only create potential for error and confusion.  If not happy with current family doctor then by all means look for one that you like better.

Question 5

i would like to find a family doctor in durban?

Accepted Answer

Referral Request: We can't find a doc for you via HT.  Please ask your family or friends who they go to.  Alternatively, you can call your local hospital or clinic and ask for referrals.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

how do i get a physical without a family doctor?

Accepted Answer

Occupation helath: Although advisable to get the physical by your personal doc, so you can have a followup, it is possible to find occupational health clinics in your are which will perform physicals need for job, insurance and school.  You will pay a one time fee to utilized the facility.

Question 7

should i look for a family doctor that is bored certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Board certification is a difficult process, whereby the doctor has to prove knowledge in the specialty grouch a specialty residency, board certification exam, yearly coursework, ethical behavior and good standing with the medical board. However, there are many excellent doctors who choose to not board certify for various reasons. Good luck.

Question 8

what is the difference between a general practicioner and a family doctor?

Accepted Answer

Amount of training: Gp's are doctors who have completed on year of training after medical school (the internship or intern year), and then pass the national boards.  Family medicine doctors complete 3 years of training after medical school, pass the national boards and the family medicine 'specialty boards'   similarly, internists do 3 years of training in internal medicine, and pass nat'l boards + the int med boards.

Question 9

is it better to find a family doctor in a large group or a solo independent doctor?

Accepted Answer

It does not matter: You need a good doctor whether he is in a group or solo.

Question 10

my family doctor is a man and i am really embarrassed to tell him that i am hairy. so what should i tell him and how?

Accepted Answer

Talking to your Doc: I understand the emotions behind this question.  It is commonly known that women prefer to talk to women and vice versa.

But, two things can happen. You can be brave and bring up your concern with your physician and he may surprise you in his ability to discuss this without embarrassment.

But, you could also find a spa that treats excess hair and find an expert to help you decide what to do next.

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My family doctor is a man and i am really embarrassed to tell him that i am hairy. so what should i tell him and how?

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