General
Medicine

General and Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and in the hospital, managing both common and complex illnesses of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. they are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections, and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints, and the 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, andeffective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervoussystem, and reproductive organs.

Comprehensive Care: They provide comprehensive care for adults, integrating aspects of primary and hospital-based care. 
 
Complex Conditions: They are adept at managing patients with undifferentiated or multi-system diseases, often working with hospital inpatients and managing chronic illnesses. 
 
Broad Expertise: General internists possess a wide range of expertise in diseases of the internal organs and systems, including cardiology, gastroenterology, and endocrinology. 
 
Preventive Care: They also emphasize preventive care, including immunizations and health counseling. 
General internists treat a variety of conditions, including: Hypertension and high cholesterol, Heart disease and other cardiological issues, Diabetes and endocrine disorders, Respiratory diseases, and Neurological conditions
Internal Medicine: 

In Commonwealth countries, the terms “general medicine” and “internal medicine” are often used interchangeably to refer to this specialty. 

Subspecialties: 
General internal medicine serves as a foundation for further subspecialty training in fields like cardiology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and respiratory medicine