Internal medicine physicians apply scientific knowledge and clinical expertise to the diagnosis, treatment, and compassionate care of adults across the spectrum from health to complex illness.
Simply put, internal medicine is concerned with diagnosing, preventing, and treating illness and disease in adults. Internists differ from family physicians in that they focus solely on adult patients. The American College of Physicians, the largest society of internists in the world, has the following information and more regarding Internal Medicine.
A Doctor of Internal Medicine is the ideal choice for most people when it comes to selecting a physician. Whether you're a model of perfect health or fighting disease, a general Internist can diagnose, prevent and treat illnesses.
Internists are equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings -- no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. They are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time. They also bring to patients an understanding of wellness (disease prevention and the promotion of health), women's health, and mental health.
In today's complex medical environment, internists take pride in caring for their patients for life -- in the office or clinic, during hospitalization and intensive care, and in nursing homes. When other medical specialists, such as surgeons or obstetricians, are involved, they coordinate their patient's care and manage difficult medical problems associated with that care.
If you're looking to get in touch with a Doctor of Internal Medicine, there's no better time than the present. Internists do their best work after getting to know a patient's needs, so it's best to get started right away.
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