A 33-year-old member asked:
what will a general practitioner do if i have harmed my self?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
Family Medicine 43 years experience
Depends: What harm have you done. A general physician will take your history, examine you and treat accordingly. Testing may be necessary and procedures may need to be done. Hopefully you have a trusting relationship with your pcp and cand discuss issues with him or her and not worry. I hope you have not harmed yourself badly and that you seek care.
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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered
Psychiatry 25 years experience
Self harm: The doctor will likely ask you if you have thoughts of killing yourself. Your wounds should be checked to see if basic medical care is need. A referral to a psychologist or psychiatrist is likely.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
but I have a few who are 'general practice'. Whats the difference?
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Dr. Michael Sparacino answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Restate: Restate the question, please.
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A 30-year-old member asked:
I know some pcps who are 'general practice' and some in general int medicine. Whats the difference?
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Dr. Vincent Granowicz answered
Family Medicine 62 years experience
GP v IM: Gps handle teens and children, may do ob, as well as a full spectrum of ages. Im limits to older age group, and may be heavy w/seniors.
5824 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 34-year-old member asked:
What is the difference between a doctor that has a family practice vs a general practice?
6 doctor answers • 10 doctors weighed in
Dr. Siranush Cholakian answered
Holistic Medicine 34 years experience
The training: Family practice (family medicine)- go through 3 years residency program after medical school, training in different fields/specialties, hands on in hospitals and clinics.
General practice- starting to practice general medicine after graduating from medical school ( this is usually the older generation of doctors).
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Can a general practitioner observe add?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ankush Bansal answered
Internal Medicine 17 years experience
Yes: They are perfectly qualified to observe and diagnose add.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
What can a 'general practice' doctor not do?
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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered
Psychiatry 42 years experience
Depends: This may depend on the state in which the physician practices, and how rural an area s/he's in. Most wise physicians do not do procedures outside their realm of expertise -- like invasive surgery in a gp's case. I have always admired good gp's, as they're often the first doctor to see and diagnose an illness. They have to be very sharp in many areas to know what to do & when to refer.
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