The scientific basis of medical Generalism.

This article summarises three research studies showing that psychosocial factors affect the body and influence whether patients live or die. They all occur in the home, family or community and are much more likely to be known to family rather than hospital doctors. Generalist doctors can best see the social determinants of illness, to understand why many diseases occur, and to be able to intervene helpfully. Research clarifies the central role of medical generalists. Both the Royal College of General Practitioners and the Health Select Committee of Parliament have called for this material to be taught in medical schools and the sooner it is the better. PMID: 28962541 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Education for Primary Care - Category: Primary Care Tags: Educ Prim Care Source Type: research