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Wednesday 13 April 2016

With A Doctor Practising Family Medicine Rocky Mount Citizens Can Remain Healthy


By Robert Wagner


It is a sad fact that far too many people only realize how precious their health is when it is in danger. When one suffers a serious injury, or contract a dread disease one realizes that no amount of money, status or possessions can buy back good health. That is why it is so very important to opt for a healthy life style from an early age. With help from a doctor specializing in family medicine Rocky Mount residents can rest assured that their health is in good hands.

When seeing patients, doctors are often amazed and nonplussed that the ill or injured person did not see them much earlier. In many cases where people waited too long before seeking medical help complications have developed. This makes treatment more difficult and, of course, more expensive. It is vital to see a doctor if any strange symptoms persist for more than two days or as quickly as possible if an injury is sustained.

It is unfortunately true that a very large number of families simply cannot afford the services of a doctor in a private practice. They simply have to depend upon the services offered by state facilities and by discount walk in clinics. Unfortunately, many of these facilities operate under tremendous pressure with constant shortages in resources. In many cases they are only able to provide first line medical treatment.

It is equally unfortunate that so many families that day they cannot afford private health care seems to be able to afford luxuries such as annual holidays, restaurant meals and tickets to the concerts of the latest pop sensations. Medical insurance should be one of the highest priorities for all families. It is far better to have access to proper health care, even if it is necessary to forego luxuries in other areas of life.

One of the main benefits of seeing the same doctor each time is that a comprehensive medical record is created over time. Doctors readily admit that it is very difficult to make accurate diagnoses if the medical history of the patient is unknown. It is also very risky to prescribe medication when it is not certain what medication the patient used previously.

General practitioners play an important role in the lives of his patients. He not only treats medical problems, but he often also act as confessor and advisor on diverse health matters such as dieting, problems with intimacy, child raising problems and even emotional problems. Patients feel that they can be honest with their doctor because the relationship between them is strictly confidential.

Everybody should schedule a visit to their general practitioner at least once a year, even if they feel as healthy as can be. As one grow older, standard tests conducted once a year can help to identify latent medical problems at a very early stage. This makes treatment easier and in many cases it is even possible to prevent the development of serious diseases.

Family doctors play a valuable role in maintaining the health of their patients. They act as the first line of defence against poor health. When their patients need medical interventions from specialists they can make sure that they see the very best in that particular field.




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