This course identifies clinical presentations common to the field of family medicine; understand concept of preventive medicine and importance of family medicine in implementing community based disease prevention, cancer screening and health promotion programs. Apply family medicine oriented diagnostic approach; introduce students to inter-professional multidisciplinary team approach in the management family medicine patients. Create opportunities to acquire knowledge and skills pertinent to the specialty of family medicine through self-reflection and previously studied courses. Appreciate family physicians important roles as health advocates and resources for their practice and community and relationship in managing patients with on-going health concerns.
Prerequisite Courses