Do you know which type of doctor’s schedules and patient visits are the highest each year?
Is it the gynaecologist, paediatrician or cardiologist?
You may be surprised to know that maximum patient appointments are taken by family doctors. One single physician takes care of the entire family. His advice is taken very seriously for regular health checkups and tests by all patients.
Why are family doctors so popular in India?
There are several reasons for their demand. General Physicians provide a comprehensive range of services in direct comparison to specialists who only focus on one part/ organ of the human body. They treat patients of all age groups and genders at any stage of life. Actually, these medical practitioners may not treat all diseases but they take care of the overall health and underlying conditions of dedicated patients. A family physician sends his patient to a specialist only after certain tests reveal the need for it. Once a condition requiring special care is detected, he recommends another medical practitioner.
A single person or a family both require a variety of services of the general physician.
5 Essential roles of a family physician
- Preventive care for health. Includes emotional and mental needs.
- Advice on fitness levels, issues related to anger, stress and weight control.
- Handling complaints like flu, virus and stomach aches for children.
- Diagnose emerging health conditions and alert patients before illness.
- Send patients for tests and screening to evaluate the right treatment.
Why listen to the family physician’s advice for medical tests?
A family doctor may be the ‘jack of all medical trades’ but he understands the clinical history of the patient and immediate family much better. He is authorised to prescribe tests for preventive care. He chooses one of the best pathology labs and diagnostic centres which is accessible, affordable and provides accurate results.
- A GP is qualified and experienced (compared to relatives and friends) to give advice.
- A doctor examines and diagnosis at a physical level. When he wants to assure his analysis, he will naturally ask for lab tests.
- The right tests are conducted to distinguish common symptoms for several ailments.
- Blood sampling, x-rays and other procedures are taken to discern what is wrong with the patient.
The key to remaining healthy lies in trusting your qualified family doctor.
A primary care doctor is an essential cog in the overall treatment of a patient. Unlike a specialist who is always busy, your doctor will explain the probable illness and need for examination in the lab. You can ask any question to clarify doubts. He offers advice on how to prepare for various tests and what to expect from the diagnostic lab. When you are prepared and know the steps there is no fear in approaching the lab technician.
Avigna Diagnostics works with several family doctors in and around Hyderabad. We do not take up cases on the basis of ‘family connection’ or ‘emotions.’ We conduct routine tests related to blood, urine and fluid samples. Tests are done for advanced cases which require special attention and advanced medical equipment. They include examinations like mammograms, Pap smear, glaucoma, and screenings for cancer of the prostate.
Avigna Diagnostics services are available in Hyderabad, Tirupati and Visakhapatnam with well-equipped labs and experienced technicians. On recommendations of your GP do visit us for accurate results to be in good health.
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