Posted by: admin on: December 21, 2011
Obesity has become world wide problem and now considered a disease. Obesity is a global problem and few countries have found really effective solutions. If the obesity is identified in childhood and treated by the family physician than many future complications can be avoided. GPs are not trained to treat obesity, which is the need […]
Posted by: admin on: August 30, 2011
Imhotep, an Egyptian doctor, also an astrologer, Egyptian pyramid architect, and king’s advisor was worshipped as God. His contribution to the medical practice is valuable. Till 1900, majority of doctors were GPs or family physicians as they are now called. Around Second World War, with advancing technology, trend towards specialization started. And now family medicine […]