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What do family physicians see in practice?

A M Warrington, D J Ponesse, M E Hunter

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |August 20, 1977
    PubMed
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    Family physicians primarily address physical health issues, dedicating most time to routine checkups and respiratory disease. They are well-positioned for health education, requiring strong training in physical disease aspects.

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    Area of Science:

    • Family Medicine
    • Primary Care
    • Health Services Research

    Background:

    • Family physicians encounter a wide range of health concerns in their daily practice.
    • Understanding the distribution and nature of these problems is crucial for optimizing primary care services.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To classify and quantify health care problems managed by family physicians.
    • To identify the most time-consuming conditions and activities in family practice.
    • To inform training needs for family physicians.

    Main Methods:

    • Seven family physicians recorded patient diagnoses over one year (two for three months).
    • Diagnoses were coded using the Canadian Classification of Primary Care (Canuck) Disease Classification Index.
    • Problems were categorized into physical, psychosocial, lifestyle-related, and social impact types.

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    Main Results:

    • Over 23,000 problems were recorded, with 85% being physical in origin and manifestation.
    • Routine checkups and respiratory disease treatment consumed the most physician time.
    • Venereal diseases and alcoholism were infrequent presenting problems.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical health problems dominate family physician caseloads.
    • Family physicians are strategically positioned for health education and counseling roles.
    • Comprehensive training in the physical aspects of disease is essential for effective family practice.