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What has the author Ronald J Christie written?

Ronald J. Christie has written: 'Ethical issues in family medicine' -- subject(s): Family Practice, Family medicine, Medical ethics, Physician and patient, Physician-Patient Relations


Where can family practice physician jobs be found?

If one has finished the required schooling to become a physician, they can look for a family medicine practice in their local town or city. Family medicine practices are often affiliated with the nearest hospital making the hospital a valuable source of information regarding which practices have an opening for a new physician.


Can a doctor with a classification of DO practice family medicine?

Yes. My family practice physician is a DO. She graduated from a DO school and then went on to family practice residency. Yes, Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) can choose to specialize in any medical specialty including family medicine.


What has the author George Capron written?

George Capron has written: 'Popular medicine, or, The American family physician' -- subject(s): Medicine, Popular, Popular Medicine


Is a family practice doctor an MD?

A physician can be either a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) or a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) They are equivalent degrees and trained in much the same way. They just have a slightly different approach to treatment and patient care.


What has the author Samuel Sheldon Fitch written?

Samuel Sheldon Fitch has written: 'Family physician' -- subject(s): Medicine, Popular, Popular Medicine


What can happen if a physician is convicted of a crime?

A physician is subject to the same punishment as any other individual. However, in addition to prison, if that is the penalty, a physician can loose his or her license to practice medicine.


What medicine can you use for your hand and back pain?

You are requested to consult your family physician or general physician. He will treat you. Please do not take medication without proper check up.


Differences between medical graduate and practicing physician?

A medical graduate can affix M.D. on his or her surname after successfully graduating from a medical school but cannot perform acts of medicine and be compensated unless under the guidance of a licensed physician. A practicing physician has passed the board of physician examination and has a license to practice acts of medicine. He or she may be a general or family physician or a specialist.


What is the difference between an internists physician and a primary care physician?

Internists are physicians trained and board certified in Internal Medicine. Primary care physician is a Physician who is primarily responsible for your medical care, he/she can be trained in Family Practice, Internal Medicine, for children this would be a pediatrician, women in reproductive age group may consider an Ob/Gyn to be their primary physician.


What education do you need to become a family physician?

A BA and an MD or DO. Then a residency in internal medicine, then you're finally done.


Do doctors of internal medicine treat nerve problems and depression?

Nerve problems would probably be best treated by a neurologist and depression can be treated by a psychiatrist, a family physician, or an internal medicine physician, but a psychiatrist might be the way to go for depression.