A health professional, also known as a general practitioner, that performs medical examinations, provides diagnoses and treats common issues (infections, minor injuries, etc.). Family doctors monitor chronic illnesses (hypertension, diabetes, etc.) and can prescribe medications and refer you to a specialist. For mental health, they can diagnose mental illnesses, prescribe treatments and refer patients to specialists for an evaluation or monitoring.
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