Family medicine is a sector of preventive medicine within primary care that offers comprehensive health consultation and care to individuals and families of all age groups, from newborns to seniors, addressing all types of ailments throughout their lives, unlike general specialists.
Family medicine physicians can offer a wide range of health support and medical care, including chronic disease treatment and gynecological and obstetric care. They work closely with patients to improve health outcomes. These physicians often work in underserved rural and urban regions where primary health care is unavailable. They can also be found through home visits in medical settings, including outpatient clinics and nursing homes.