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Is there a difference between family medicine and family practice?

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Dr. Harry Myers answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Family Doctors: No, those titles are used interchangeably. Generally 3 years of training after 4 years of medical school.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Thomas Heston answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

FP an older term: The american board of family practice changed its name years ago to the american board of family medicine. Only a board certified physician in family medicine should state that they are a family medicine physician, or family practitioner, or practice family medicine. Non-board certified docs should use the term "general practitioner" but there are no strict laws on this that I am aware of.

Answered 2/17/2020

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Family practice : There is no difference. Family practitioners practice family medicine. They treat newborn children and adults some like and do ob.

Answered 2/17/2020

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Dr. Jason Stokes answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Family practice: The terms family practice and family medicine are basically the same. Family medicine refers more to the science of overall care of a family. Family practice is the actual practice of family medicine. Hope that helps!

Answered 2/17/2020

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