THE ROLE OF FAMILY PHYSICIAN

Maj. Gen. Mohammad A. Aldayel, MDMBBS, MSc, ABFM

Monday 05 October,2015

Introductory Course for R1(2015): The Role of Family Physician

(Monday, 05 October: S3) Medical Records (Wednesday, 04

November: S2) Leadership (Wednesday, 04

November: S3)

Let’s Know each other: 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?

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.

Characteristics of Family Medicine Specialty: Patient centered. Evidence based. Family focused. Problem oriented.

Family Physician Competencies:

Acquire and maintain. Broad array. Depend on need of patients and communities

The Scope of Family Physician Practice: 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.

Triad of Success:

Knowledge

Skills

Attitudes

Community Practice

Current Science

Continuous Quality Improvement.

Clinical Approach in Family Practice:

Distinct clinical approach.

Special skills to identify concerns, focus issues, negotiate plans and help solving problems.

Recognition, integration and prioritization:

solutions

Peculiarity in Family Practice:

• 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

Family Medicine can lead in redefining what it means to be: A

Professional Physician Generalist

The Future Role of the Family Physician:

Meet the

needs of:

Health care system

CountryIndividuals

Selected Definition:

Family Physicians: 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.

Family Physicians:Skilled Physicians

CaringInterested in people

Leaders and partners of Public

Health

Need and

Demand

Stop!Take a step back, think, re-think, then:

Look at your career path and ultimate goals.

Where are you? Take a decision: It is never too

late!