Question 1

is general practitioner licensed to perform knee & shoulder arthroscopy?

Accepted Answer

No: Only a specialist in the field of orthopedic surgery is qualified to perform knee and shoulder arthroscopy.

Question 2

what's the difference between 'internal medicine' and 'general practice'?

Accepted Answer

2 years: Internal medicine is the specialty of medicine that cares for older, sicker patients and more complex diseases of adults. The specialty requires two year residency and one year internship.  "general practice" is a term that intimates completion of the one year internship.

Question 3

what does "general practice" mean in a medical center with specialized care?

Accepted Answer

General Practice: A general practice physician can get his/her medical license after serving a 1 year, often rotating, internship.  They provide primary care to families, from preventive exams to picking up early on illness. They have to be sharp in many areas to know when to do additional diagnostic tests, etc.  Also they're courageous to keep up with so much, and humble enough to refer for more specialized care.

Question 4

what does general practice mean exactly for  a medical practice?

Accepted Answer

General Practice: A general practice physician can get his/her medical license after serving a 1 year, often rotating, internship.  They provide primary care to families, from preventive exams to picking up early on illness. They have to be sharp in many areas to know when to do additional diagnostic tests, etc.  Also they're courageous to keep up with so much, and humble enough to refer for more specialized care.

Question 5

what does "general practice" mean in a medical clinic?

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Every day problems: Minor sickness and vaccinations, check up and refferal to right specialist.

Question 6

what is the difference between family medicine, internal medicine and general practice. ?

Accepted Answer

The type of training: Family medicine- completed 3 years residency program after graduating from medical school during which time they rotate/work through different specialty clinics, units and hospitals.
Internal medicine-completed 3 year residency program during which they rotate through internal medicine hospital units and clinics.
General practice- starting to practice medicine after graduating from med school.

Question 7

how are emergency room and general practice doctors qualified in diagnosing and prescribing drugs for mental health?

Accepted Answer

Both ER docs: And family practice docs both spend time learning about mental health problems, though certainly not as much as psychiatrists.  And in practice, they certainly see patients with mental health problems.  Some even have working relationships with psychiatrists for consultation and referral.

Question 8

do licensed clinical social workers prescribe med?

Accepted Answer

No: The only people legally permitted to prescribe meds are doctors and, depending on the state, nps & pas.

Question 9

can general practitioners help with gum recession?

Accepted Answer

Yes but limited: Receeding gum lines is usually due to poor gum health. This occurs from plaque and tartar building up on the tooth at the gum line causing an inflammatory response (gingivitis). Primary care physicians generally leave this to their dental colleagues, but can recommend good oral health, including daily flossing. Some may also prescribe an oral rinse (periodex) to help. See your dentist regularly.

Question 10

are general practitioners a dying breed of specialists?

Accepted Answer

Their Numbers Fall: Traditionally a general practitioner (gp)is a physician who completes 4 years of undergraduate study, 4 years of medical school and finally a one year internship.  Then the physician must pass a comprehensive exam before receiving a medical license. Today we see many more physicians opting to complete three year programs in family and internal medicine.  The end result, fewer and fewer gp's.

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