08-09-2017, 07:46 PM
(08-09-2017, 07:18 PM)oncemoreuntothejimbreech Wrote: I don't know the answer to your question. I also believe "general practitioner" is a misnomer used to describe a family practice doctor. A family practice doctor is a specialist who specializes in the 1000 most common conditions which need medical treatment. An orthopedist isn't going to treat hypertension because they probably haven't done it since they were a resident. Some people want to be family practice doctors because they like to do a little bit of everything and the continuity of care with the patient over time. Some people are interested in the certain specialties. There is also a shortage of family practice doctors because they make less money than other specialties.
I agree on the GP term usage, to me it's just a common usage thing, but I know family practice is, in itself, a specialty. Your comment about there being less money in the field is why, at least in my understanding, graduates from top tier med schools aren't typically found in that field. This is just anecdotal information I have, though, so it could be wrong.
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