Family Medicine"In the tradition of this community-based specialty, family physicians are well integrated into their communities and actively address issues in their patients' lives other than medical problems. This is why family medicine doctors serve as advocates for patients, health care systems, and social change. No matter the role, these physicians emphasize health maintenance, disease prevention, and medical treatment, always aware of the psychosocial dimensions of their patients' lives" (Freeman, p.199). -- Freeman, B. (2004). The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Medical Specialty. Lange Medical Books/McGraw-Hill: New York. For more information on the Department of Family Medicine: Department of Family Medicine Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 710 North Lake Shore Drive, 4th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60611-3008 Phone: (312) 503-1273 |