What does FPM mean in HOSPITALS

Family Practice Medicine is a branch of medicine which focuses on providing comprehensive primary health care for individuals and families, regardless of age or gender.

Services provided by Family Practice Medicine include preventive healthcare services like immunizations and screenings, diagnosis and treatment for illnesses and chronic diseases, counseling and support in lifestyle choices like diet and exercise, along with patient education on topics such as dosing instructions for medications.

Doctors who specialize in family practice are medical doctors (MDs) who have completed a residency in family practice after obtaining their medical degree. These physicians work with patients to help them achieve their best health possible through all stages of life.

Yes, although both fields focus on adult-oriented health care there are distinctions between the two specialties. While internal medicine focuses primarily on diagnosing existing conditions, family practice also provides prevention care that suitable for all ages from infants to elderly adults. Furthermore, doctors specializing in family practice often form longer-term relationships with their patients whereas internal medicine generally centers more around pinpointing specific diagnoses or treatments for existing conditions.

Generally speaking no additional legal qualifications are needed to specialize in family practice beyond the traditional medical licensure requirements. However many states may require doctors to earn an additional permit or license to prescribe certain medications depending on local laws.