Providing compassionate, high-quality care committed to prevention are pillars of healthcare professionals at Clinical Hispanic Metroplex And to all the family doctors who dedicate ourselves to this work with great love for our profession. Family doctors are a fundamental part of the healthcare system, which is why every May 19th we celebrate and highlight our work in every community.
What is a family doctor or general practitioner?
A family doctor, or general practitioner as they are commonly known, is a specialist who provides ongoing, comprehensive care to individuals and their families. They diagnose and treat a wide range of health conditions and illnesses in men and women of all ages, addressing over 90% of the health issues in their communities.
Criteria to consider when choosing your primary care physician or family doctor
- That they are committed with the person in itself and not with a group of diseases
- That this available for any health problem of an individual regardless of their age and sex.
- That listen to the patient and try to understand the context of the illness.
- That in each contact with the patient, it implements preventive measures y patient education, that he becomes your counselor, advisor, and confidant throughout your life.
- That of priority to the doctor-patient relationship with respect, closeness to have a better diagnosis and treatment.
- That value the person as a whole, Taking into account not only the physical aspects of the disease, but also the psychological and social aspects, and the environment in which the patient lives, their family circumstances and their social relationships, which greatly influence their state of health.
- That encompasses everything from cancer prevention, from chronic illnesses to minor surgical procedures.
When should you visit your family doctor?
- Whether you're healthy or not, you haven't been to the doctor in over six months: Regular doctor visits are essential. We'll perform routine tests, monitor your blood pressure, and check that your vaccinations are up to date. We'll focus on detecting health problems in their early stages, when costs and damage are lower and treatment is easier.
- You live with a chronic illness: You have to take medication regularly because you have diabetes, asthma, high blood pressure, among other things. We monitor the effectiveness of your treatment for you, and we will work together on how to live better with your condition and achieve a better quality of life.
- You have doubts and don't know how to proceed: If you are making lifestyle changes, such as incorporating more exercise, quitting an addiction (tobacco, alcohol), or making dietary changes (very common among our patients), we can guide you to make better decisions and encourage you to achieve your new health goals.
- Update your medical history: If chronic illnesses or cancer have been detected in your family, please inform us. This will allow us to ensure that you are receiving the appropriate health examinations, so that we can detect them early and treat them much more easily.
- Stay calm: Your primary care physician will give you the tools to prevent and identify health problems before they become serious; this will help you stay healthy.
Conclusions
In each of our health clinics located in Dallas and Fort Worth We are there for families when they are feeling unwell, but also when they are healthy. It is just as important to us that you visit us whether you are feeling well or sick.
We understand your medical history; each evaluation we perform is personalized, giving us the tools to create the best treatment plan that provides you with the quality of life you deserve.
Don't know how to choose your family doctor? All the reasons mentioned above make Clínica Hispana del Metroplex the best family clinic available to you, with committed professionals who love their profession, offer you years of experience, personalized care, security, fair prices, and who work every day to improve and learn in order to provide you with the best experience for your health. Clinical Hispanic Metroplex close to me and to all families.
Visit us o schedule an appointment, as you prefer, and see what's best for your health.
