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There are a number of procedures a family practitioner can do in his office, a few of which are:
- removal of ingrown toenails
- removal of warts
- removal of moles
- suture a cut/gash
- injections, including trigger point injections
- set broken bones
- X-rays
- lab tests (blood, urine)
- lance cysts, boils
- respiration function tests
- vasectomy
- urethral dilatation
- IVP (intravenous pyelogram, a kidney dye test)
- laser eye surgery
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∙ 11y agoIt really depends on the center and the type of doctors that are in there. The most common doctors in a family health center are internal medicine doctors. Sometimes nutritionists and endocrinologists are staffed.
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How can health concerns be addressed?
All health concerns should be seen by your family doctor so they can decide whether their patient needs to see a specialist or, most times the family doctor may have the solution to the problem. If a person does not tend to even some minor concerns it could esculate so a diagnosis from the family doctor should be a must.
Do you have to go to the gynecologist to get birth control?
No. You can go to your family doctor, your local health department or a clinic.
What type of patients are seen in a family practices clinic?
The way the modern health care system is designed, if you get sick you go to a family doctor. This doctor may or may not be prepared to treat you; if your problem is particularly difficult the family doctor will refer you to a specialist in your particular problem. But you always start with the family doctor. You don't say "I think I have Heart disease so I will see a cardiologist." You see the family doctor, and if he or she thinks that you have heart disease and need to see a cardiologist, you will be sent to one at that time.
Is it you and your family's health or your and your family's health?
It depends what you mean. If you want to refer your health and your family's health, then use "Your and your family's health." But, if you want to refer to just you and your family's health, then use "You and your family's health.
Purpose of clinical chart in hospital?
The clinic chart from you family doctor supplements your health history at the hosptial. It can be very helpful if you have frequent visits of not very helpful if you hardly ever go to you family doctor.
What do you think are the top health concerns in US today?
not able to have insurance for a doctor for your children or even yourself and family
Where do I need to go to find out more about diet and health?
Diet and health are great issues to discuss with your doctor. Your family physician will be able to evaluate what you are currently doing, and make suggestions to improve your overall health.
What frequency should you have colonoscopy with a family history of colon cancer?
If you have a family history of colon cancer, you should have a colonoscopy once a year, but based on your own health and your specific family history, consult your doctor.
How do you file for guardianship of a spouse for mental health disability?
Your first resource in learning how to file for guardianship of another family member would be your family doctor, or the mental patient's psychologist.
Can I ask my doctor for a copy of my cholesterol diet sheet?
You can ask your doctor for a copy of anything pertaining to your own health. Some doctors may charge for this information. To find out if this is the case contact you family doctor for more information.
Can you find me a doctor that knows a lot about spine health?
First off, if you are in pain, go see your family doctor or the hospital right away. From there the medical professionals can direct you to the proper specialists.
What does a personal health record involve?
A personal health record is kept by a family doctor. The record will show results from blood work, past medical issues, and prescriptions that have been written
