scholarly journals The Family Doctors: Images and Metaphors of the Family Doctor to Learn Family Medicine

2016 ◽  
Vol 04 (05) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jose Luis Turabian
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
The Family

RETROSPECTIVE ANALYSIS OF THE MEDICAL DOCUMENTATION OF PATIENTS WHO APPLIED TO THE AMBULATORY OF GENERAL PRACTICE - FAMILY MEDICINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 938-941
Author(s):  
Оlexander Ye. Kononov ◽  
Liliana V. Klymenko ◽  
Ganna V. Batsiura ◽  
Larysa F. Matiukha ◽  
Olha V. Protsiuk ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Middle Ages ◽  
Risk Groups ◽  
Medical Documentation ◽  
Aged Patients ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Functional Changes ◽  
Medicine Clinic ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
The Family

Introduction: In today’s realities of health care reform in Ukraine family doctors play a leading role. The aim of our work was to analyze the medical cards of patients who applied for medical care to the family medicine clinic. Materials and methods: It was analyzed outpatient medical cards of 87 patients who applied to the family medicine clinic in the Khotov village, Kyiv region. The study included people aged 18 to 60 years, which corresponded to the groups of young and middle ages according to the WHO classification. Review: Our findings indicate the prevalence of functional changes among young people: somatoform dysfunction of the autonomic nervous system - 9 (37,5%) and the development of organic manifestations at middle-aged patients: arterial hypertension - 32 (62,7%) and coronary artery disease - 17 (33,3%). Conclusions: This study is important for determining the risk groups, early diagnosis and prevention of diseases.

scholarly journals Patients’ Perspectives about Lifestyle Behaviors and Health in the Context of Family Medicine: A Cross-Sectional Study in Portugal

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (6) ◽  
pp. 2981
Author(s):  
Rosália Páscoa ◽  
Andreia Teixeira ◽  
Micaela Gregório ◽  
Rosa Carvalho ◽  
Carlos Martins
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Demographic Variables ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Lifestyle Behaviors ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Self Assessment ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
The Family

Lifestyle interventions are recognized as essential in the prevention and treatment of non-communicable diseases. Previous studies have shown that Portuguese patients tend to give more importance to diagnostic and laboratory tests than to lifestyle measures, and seem unaware that behavioral risks are the main modifiable risk factors. The study aimed to analyze patients’ perspectives about lifestyle behaviors and health in the context of family medicine in Portugal. A population-based cross-sectional study was carried out in Portugal (the mainland). A total of 900 Portuguese patients aged ≥20 years, representative of the population, were surveyed using face-to-face questionnaires. Participants were selected by the random route method. Descriptive statistics and non-parametric tests were performed to evaluate differences between the personal beliefs and the personal behavior self-assessment, as well as between the level of importance given to the family doctor to address health behaviors and the reported approach implemented by the family doctor, and its association with bio-demographic variables. The results indicate that the vast majority of this Portuguese cohort has informed beliefs regarding lifestyle behaviors, tends to overestimate their own behavior self-assessment, and strongly agrees that it is important that their family doctor asks/advises on these lifestyle behaviors, although the proportion of those who totally agree that their family doctor usually does this is significantly lower. Differences concerning bio-demographic variables were found. Future research directions should focus on the politics, economics, and policy aspects that may have an impact in this area. It will also be important to understand more broadly the relationships between lifestyle behaviors and clinical, physical, and sociodemographic variables.

scholarly journals New Zealand among global social media initiative leaders for primary care advocacy

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 94 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kyle Hoedebecke ◽  
Joseph Scott-Jones ◽  
Luís Pinho-Costa
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Social Media ◽  
New Zealand ◽  
Family Medicine ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Primary Care Providers ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Medicine Community ◽  
World Organisation

Abstract The international ‘#1WordforFamilyMedicine’ initiative explores the identity of General Practitioners (GPs) and Family Physicians (FPs) by allowing the international Family Medicine community to collaborate on advocating for the discipline via social media. The New Zealand version attracted 83 responses on social media. Thematic analysis was performed on the responses and a ‘word cloud’ image was created based on an image identifying the country around the world - that of the silver fern. The ‘#1WorldforFamilyMedicine’ project was promoted by WONCA (World Organisation of Family Doctors) globally to help celebrate World Family Doctor Day on 19 May 2015. To date, over 80 images have been created in 60 different countries on six continents. The images represent GPs’ love for their profession and the community they serve. We hope that this initiative will help inspire current and future Family Medicine and Primary Care providers.

scholarly journals Antibiotics Use in Adult Population, as Perceived by Family Doctors in Romania

2018 ◽  
Vol 24 (2) ◽  
pp. 82-85
Author(s):  
Chirila Sergiu ◽  
Alexiu Sandra Adalgiza
Keyword(s):  
Adult Population ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Daily Basis ◽  
Emergency Rooms ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Medical Practitioners ◽  
The Family ◽  
Personal Recommendation ◽  
Doctor's Office

Abstract Introduction: In recent years, the problem of overprescribed antibiotics has become one of the most serious public health issues at global level. Clear evidence shows direct relation between antibiotics consumption and the resistance developed by the microbial agents Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the frequency of antibiotics recommendations from other medical practitioners or pharmacists and reported self-medication, in the family doctor’s office Methods: We conducted a survey questionnaire on 184 family doctors from Romania that volunteered to gather information for one week on a daily basis. he questionnaire for adults had four questions, related to the frequency of antibiotics consumption based on the recommendation from emergency rooms or other doctors, self-medication, antibiotics recommended and delivered by pharmacies and personal recommendation of antibiotics Conclusion: We conclude that the level of antibiotics recommendations for diseases, which usually do not benefit from this type of treatment, is high, with a large proportion of adult patients coming to the family doctor for reimbursement. The level of auto-medication with antibiotics, in adults, is also elevated, in most of the cases based on leftover medication.

Families with a Child with Epilepsy: A Sociological Contribution

1977 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. C. Mulder ◽  
T. P. B. M. Suurmeijer
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Life ◽  
Peer Group ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Medical Advice ◽  
Epilepsy Patient ◽  
Social Contacts ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
The Family ◽  
Delayed Referral

SummaryThis paper reports a pilot study of thirteen children with epilepsy and their families; the parents' efforts to obtain help for the child and the effect of the child's disability on the family relationships are described. About half of the parents did not consult the family doctor immediately after the first appearance of signs of epilepsy (patient delay). About a quarter of the family doctors delayed referral of the patient with epilepsy to the specialist (doctor's delay). Another 3 years passed, on average, before the patient reached a special centre or clinic for epilepsy (specialist delay); in three-quarters of all cases the first step to get there was taken by the parents and not by the specialist and chance plays an important role in determining how the entry into this third echelon is achieved. Reasons for the search for more specialized help were: dissatisfaction with the results of the treatment and the kind of rapport with the second echelon specialist. The out-patient clinic for epilepsy is generally favourably commented on because the expert medical advice is combined with the availability of a social worker, thus offering support with social problems also. As regards the influence of the illness on the family, there is evidence that family life is disrupted to a greater or less extent. The parents experience psychological stress and are generally apprehensive lest something will happen to their child. In a number of cases the relationships between siblings are rather disturbed. The parents, especially mothers, tend to (over-)protect the child with epilepsy. The child with epilepsy has a relatively isolated position in his social environment; he has few informal or formal social contacts with his peer group. The condition epilepsy contributes to a diminution of expectations for the future and curtailment of scholastic behaviour.

scholarly journals Prevention of road crashes in older adults: perspectives on facilitators, barriers and the role of the family doctor

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mario Rivera-Izquierdo ◽  
Luz María Valverde-Cano ◽  
Virginia Martínez-Ruiz ◽  
María Rosa Sánchez-Pérez ◽  
Francisco Javier Atienza-Martín ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Traffic Safety ◽  
Older Patients ◽  
Traffic Accidents ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Road Crashes ◽  
The Family

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.

scholarly journals Incidental findings in dental radiology are concerning for family doctors

Open Medicine ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 467-478 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Monsarrat ◽  
Antoine Galibourg ◽  
Karim Nasr ◽  
Norbert Telmon ◽  
Delphine Maret
Keyword(s):  
Incidental Findings ◽  
Meta Analysis ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Medical Community ◽  
Dental Radiology ◽  
Anatomical Structures ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Oropharyngeal Airway ◽  
The Family

AbstractCone Beam Computerized Tomography (CBCT) is an imaging technology increasingly used in dentistry. Depending on the size of the examination area, visualization of anatomical structures outside the indication area may reveal incidental findings (IF). The aims of this systematic review and meta-analysis were to 1) evaluate the frequency, location and different types of incidental findings (IF) revealed during CBCT examinations; 2) identify potential influencing factors such as gender or age; 3) highlight what the family doctor should know about CBCT and the benefits for medical care.70 retrospective studies were included. 60% of IF are in the naso-oropharyngeal airway and paranasal sinuses. Carotid calcifications were observed with a mean prevalence of 9% CI95% [2-21]). Meta-regression showed a significant association of this prevalence with age, irrespective of gender.Given the high frequency of IF, with varying severity, the whole medical community is fully involved, and its opinion should be sought to ensure the best possible management for the patients. Physicians may also require CBCT examinations that would have been previously prescribed by a dentist, that may serve to better orientate investigations toward another imaging technique. The family doctor is therefore the dentist’s main interlocutor and the main coordinator of the follow-up of IF.

scholarly journals Perspectives on expert generalist practice among japanese family doctor educators: A qualitative study

BJGP Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. BJGPO.2021.0011
Author(s):  
Makoto Kaneko ◽  
Ai Oishi ◽  
Noriaki Sawa ◽  
Greg Irving ◽  
Yasuki Fujinuma
Keyword(s):  
Family Medicine ◽  
Qualitative Study ◽  
Family Doctor ◽  
Structured Interview ◽  
Qualitative Description ◽  
Educational Strategies ◽  
Japanese Family ◽  
Family Doctors ◽  
Training Programmes ◽  
Generalist Practice

BackgroundExpert generalist practice (EGP) is increasingly being viewed as the defining expertise of generalist care. In Japan, several family doctors consider it important and relevant in the Japanese context. However, no study has examined Japanese family doctor educators’ perceptions of EGP.AimTo explore Japanese family doctor educators’ perceptions of EGPDesign & settingA qualitative study among family doctor educators in JapanMethodWe conducted focus group interviews using a semi-structured interview guide following a short lecture on EGP. We adopted a qualitative description method and used the framework method to conduct thematic analysis.ResultsParticipants included 17 family medicine trainers in Japan, including 11 directors and five associate directors of family medicine training programmes. The results suggested that the concept of EGP was important and applicable to primary care in Japan. Participants’ perceptions on EGP pertained to the following four areas: impact of EGP, triggers for EGP, enablers for EGP, and educational strategies for EGP.ConclusionThe concept of EGP may be useful in clinical practice in Japan, especially in complex patient care. A clearer framework for or description of EGP, and of non-traditional methods such as ascetic practice and awareness of the self, were proposed as possible educational strategies.

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