Maj. Gen. Mohammad A. Aldayel, MD MBBS, MSc, ABFM Monday 05 October,2015
The Role of Family Physician (Monday, 05 October: S3) Medical Records (Wednesday, 04 November: S2) Leadership (Wednesday, 04 November: S3)
Name Year of graduation & school Experience before joining the program Why Family Medicine? (30 SECONDS MAX.)
The domain of family practice: Who is the Family Physician?
Generalist! Professional responsibility for the comprehensive care of unselected patients with undifferentiated problems. Committed to the person regardless of age, gender or illness.
Patient centered. Evidence based. Family focused. Problem oriented.
Acquire and maintain. Broad array. Depend on need of patients and communities
Diagnosis and procedures/ Human needs. Treating Diseases/ Taking care of people. Sympathizing/ Empathizing. Individual approach/ Team approach. Nodal points in the Family Life Cycle. Family Physician expertise: management, uncovering hidden agendas, health promotion and disease prevention.
Knowledge Skills Attitudes Community Practice Current Science Continuous Quality Improvement.
Distinct clinical approach. Special skills to identify concerns, focus issues, negotiate plans and help solving problems. Recognition, integration and prioritization: solutions
Targeting clinical process Sharing responsibilities Managing uncertainty Variety in Human Needs Refined ability to observe, communicate understand and care People interested in people Focus on the person
Professional Physician Generalist
Meet the needs of: Health care systemCountry Individuals
Personal doctors for people of all ages and health conditions. A reliable first contact for health concerns. Help patients prevent, understand and manage illness; navigate the health system and set health goals. Use data to monitor and manage their patient population and use best science to prioritize services most likely to benefit health.
Skilled Physicians Caring Interested in people Leaders and partners of Public Health Need and Demand
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