Definition of Internal Medicine
Doctor of Internal Medicine
An internal medicine physician is a personal physician who provides
long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing
both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly.
Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections,
and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive,
respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials
of primary care internal medicine which incorporates an understanding
of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health, and
effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous
system, and reproductive organs.
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