Family medicine is a primary care medical specialty that offers ongoing and all-encompassing healthcare to people of all ages, genders, diseases, and body parts. What this looks like:

• Maintaining a long-lasting and reliable relationship while providing care to individuals regardless of their age or health status.
• Recognizing social and environmental determinants of health at the community level.
• Serving as the patient’s initial point of contact for medical issues.
• Guiding patients through the health care system, including follow-up and coordination of specialist and hospital care.
• Utilizing data and technology to improve care and coordinate services.
• Taking into account how a patient’s family’s health may be affected.