Definition:
A physician who has completed a residency in family medicine.
Family practice physicians are often called general practitioners and will see patients with nearly any issue. They provide referrals when patients have complicated health issues that require the expertise of a specialist.
Family practitioners can be primary providers of prenatal care and may attend deliveries, but they will most likely refer patients with complex issues to OB/GYNs.
Also Known As: family physician, general practitioner, GP
