A wide range of medical care is included in family practice to provide all ages of patients and families full-inclusive care. Here’s a closer look at a few of the additional services offered:
These are full screenings with a focus on maintaining general health and preventive care. Your healthcare provider will examine your medical history, screen for common conditions, assess your current condition of health, and offer guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during these visits. Routine laboratory testing is important for keeping up to date on your glucose levels, cholesterol, renal function, and other health factors. These tests help in diagnosing any unusual results or conditions, allowing for prompt treatment and action. Source: CDC – Preventive Services Recommendations, Source: Alaska Department of Health
Family physicians are qualified to recognize and treat a wide range of skin conditions, from typical issues like dermatitis, and acne to more severe conditions. This might include doing skin biopsy tests to precisely determine specific conditions while providing proper therapy treatment plans. Source: American Academy of Dermatology
Family healthcare providers have the expertise to identify and treat hepatitis C infections, including writing prescriptions for antiviral medications and monitoring the effectiveness of treatment. Providers may also provide assistance and advice to those diagnosed with hepatitis C. Source: AASLD Guidelines
These include specialized physical exams used to make sure individuals are physically fit for playing sports, attending school, or going to camp. In addition to examining basic physical well-being, these procedures also check for any underlying health issues that might have an impact on performance. Source: AAP – Preparticipation Physical Examinations
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Family practices often provide on-site diagnostic services, including electrocardiograms (EKGs) to evaluate cardiac function, X-ray imaging to assess bone and joint injuries, and many types of laboratory testing to diagnose and monitor medical conditions.
Source: RSNA – Patient Information, Source: AHA – Electrocardiogram
Family Practice aims to meet a broad range of medical needs, from preventative care to the treatment of acute and chronic illnesses, by offering these services to give individuals and families full and affordable healthcare.
