The role of the family doctor in relation to anxiety in childbirth

Abstract Background People over 64 years have a high fatality rate when they are involved in traffic accidents. Besides, older victims of road crashes are expected to rise in the future due to population aging. The purpose of the study was to document their perception on the role of the family doctor, the main facilitating factors, and the perceived barriers to the temporary or permanent restriction of their driving. Methods This qualitative study used focus group methodology. A sample of 16 people over 65 years old was obtained through a series of segmentation criteria at an active participation centre for older adults in a small town in Jaén province (Spain). All were invited to participate in a discussion during which they were asked to express their opinions and subjective experiences concerning the role of their family doctor. The group conversation was taped, fully transcribed and analysed, and codes were generated with both deductive and inductive methods. Results After merging the codes to generate themes, we identified 9 relevant categories: perception of age-related risk, road safety, role of public authorities, driver assessment centre, role of the family doctor, role of the family, proposals for addressing traffic accidents in older adults, consequences of the driving prohibition, and public transport. All categories help to explain the subjective driving and traffic safety experiences of older road users. Conclusions Although family doctors do not usually ask their older patients about road driving, they are highly valued by these patients. Thus, family doctors have a great potential to act, along with the family members, for the benefit of older patients’ traffic safety, in ways that can prevent their involvement in road crashes and reduce the negative consequences of having to stop driving if necessary.

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The role of the family doctor in the early diagnosis of colorectal cancer

Romanian Journal of Medical Practice ◽

10.37897/rjmp.2021.3.2 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 16 (3) ◽

pp. 307-313

Author(s):

Mihaela Adela IANCU ◽

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Gabriela GANEA ◽

Ramona Dorotea CĂLIN ◽

Irina Anca EREMIA ◽

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Keyword(s):

Colorectal Cancer ◽

Risk Factors ◽

Family History ◽

Early Detection ◽

Treatment Options ◽

Family Doctor ◽

Tobacco Consumption ◽

Individual Risk ◽

The Family

The incidence of colorectal cancer is increasing. It is currently the third most common cancer, after lung and breast cancer. Despite the increased incidence, recent advances in early detection, performing the screening according to the recommendations and treatment options have reduced colorectal cancer mortality. The role of the family doctor is to advise and to identify non-modifiable risk factors (age, male sex, race, family history, inflammatory bowel disease) as well as modifiable ones (tobacco consumption, low-fiber, high-fat and high carbohydrate diet, a sedentary lifestyle, obesity), in order to avoid these risk factors by developing a personalized plan for the prevention and early detection of colorectal cancer depending on the individual risk. Genetic testing and a more comprehensive family history documentation by the family doctor can enable those with a hereditary predisposition for the colorectal cancer to take preventive measures. Applying evidence-based prevention strategies reduces the prognosis of colorectal cancer and reduces mortality. Colorectal cancer has an increased survival rate if diagnosed early and treated properly.

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The role of family practitioner in the diagnosis, treatment and surveillance of patients with psychiatric pathology

Medic ro ◽

10.26416/med.138.6.2020.3995 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 20-25

Author(s):

Roxana Anamaria Viţelariu ◽

Diana Vulea ◽

Remus Şipoş

Keyword(s):

Family Doctor ◽

Burnout Syndrome ◽

Family Practitioner ◽

Doctor Who ◽

Appropriate Treatment ◽

The Family ◽

Doctor's Office ◽

The One ◽

Contemporary Medicine

Psychiatric pathology is one of the emerging problems of contemporary medicine. In a society in a continuous development, there is a need for the evolution and updating of knowledge, including in the medical field. As depression, anxiety, burnout syndrome and other psychiatric disorders become more common, the addressability of these cases in the family medicine practice becomes a topic that requires a careful approach. Thus, this article aims to address the challenges in the management of the psychiatric patient encountered in the family doctor’s office. Due to the fact that patients with mental illness are often stigmatized, it is necessary to educate the general population, but also the medical staff, so that these patients benefit from an early diagnosis, appropriate treatment and dynamic supervision. In conclusion, the central role in the health care system belongs to the family doctor, who is the one who benefits from an overview of the patient, which integrates somatic, psychiatric and social aspects.

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The Role of The Family Doctor in the Prevention of Emotional Disorder

An Approach to Community Mental Health ◽

10.4324/9781315013879-15 ◽

2013 ◽

pp. 217-242

Keyword(s):

Family Doctor ◽

Emotional Disorder ◽

The Family

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The Clinical Course of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Young Patients with Neurocirculatory Dystonia

Family Medicine ◽

10.30841/2307-5112.5.2016.248799 ◽

2016 ◽

pp. 104-105

Author(s):

Olena Suprun

Keyword(s):

Irritable Bowel Syndrome ◽

Abdominal Pain ◽

Clinical Course ◽

Family Doctor ◽

Young Patients ◽

Pain Syndrome ◽

Comorbid Conditions ◽

The Family ◽

Irritable Bowel

The clinical picture of the combined course of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and neurocirculatory dystonia (NCD) in young patients has been described in the article. Features of abdominal pain syndrome and disorders of defecation, depending on the type of NCD (hypertonic or hypotonic) were shown. The conditions under which the exacerbation of IBS occurred in these patients were reviewed. The role of the family doctor in monitoring of the comorbid conditions was shown.

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