If you are seeking comprehensive primary care services for your family, including children ages six and older, a family medicine provider is an excellent choice. A family medicine provider is a type of primary care provider trained to provide personal, comprehensive, front-line general medical care to patients of all ages (six and older) and all genders.
In this blog post, we will take a closer look at family medicine services that you can expect from a family medicine provider.
Diagnosis of Emerging Health Conditions
Healthcare providers at family medicine clinics can analyze any new and unusual symptoms in patients and detect the development of hidden or serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, or cancer early. They can order diagnostic tests, perform physical exams, interpret diagnostic test results, and explain the results to you.
Not only do they diagnose emerging health conditions, but they also monitor whether your treatment and rehabilitation plan is working for you and will make changes if needed.
Treatment of Common Health Conditions
When you or your family member are having symptoms of cold or flu, sore throat, ear infection, or any other common health problems, a family medicine provider can provide appropriate diagnosis and effective treatment.
If needed, they can also perform minor surgical procedures, such as draining abscesses and wound care.
Management of Chronic Diseases
Family practice providers can also provide personalized, ongoing care for a comprehensive range of chronic health conditions such as heart disease, asthma, diabetes, cancer, and stroke. They can monitor your chronic health condition, adjust the treatment plan according to your current health status, and provide education on effectively managing your health condition.
When necessary, they can also refer patients with chronic health conditions to specialists for more specialized care such as surgery, orthopedics, or cardiology. By acting as a central point of contact for the patient’s healthcare team, family medicine providers can coordinate patient care among specialists and other healthcare providers.
Preventive Care
Preventive care is a primary component of family medicine services. Preventive care means taking steps to stay healthy and prevent illnesses before they happen.
As a part of preventive care, family medicine providers can offer regular checkups and screenings such as blood pressure checks and cholesterol screening to detect the early warning signs of health problems. Furthermore, they can administer vaccines, provide nutritional guidance, and even share effective stress relief and anger management techniques to improve your overall well-being.
Family medicine services also include mental health services, such as screening for mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, and stress. A family medicine provider can also refer patients to mental health specialists when needed.
Gender-Specific Care
While not all family practice clinics offer gender-specific services, if you want all your care completed in one place, you should look for a clinic that provides it.
At these specialty clinics, the family medicine provider is trained to address the unique healthcare needs and concerns of individuals of all genders.
For instance, these family medicine providers can provide comprehensive women’s health services including family planning, prenatal care, gynecological exams, pap smears, breast exams, and menopause management.
On the other hand, they can also address men’s health concerns such as prostate exams and STI screenings.
Family Medicine Services at Abundance Health Care
If you are in search of a family medicine provider who offers comprehensive family medicine services for your whole family, visit us here at Abundance Health Care.
Our family medicine clinic led by a highly trained and experienced family practice provider with a doctorate in nursing, Dr. La Tasha Bruner-Hill. She takes pride in offering a wide range of primary care services to our patients such as gender-specific care, chronic care management, and more.
If you would like to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bruner-Hill, call our staff today at (720) 869-0547 or use our convenient form to request an appointment. We look forward to keeping you in your best health!
