Why It’s Important to See A Family Doctor Before Seeing A Specialist? | Dr Ruhil Badiani | Cornerstone Clinic | Dubai

Living in Dubai and having a different healthcare system than we do in our home country can mean we only visit the doctor when we have a concern or an emergency. Our busy lifestyles often lead to our health not being a top priority when our body is our most valuable asset. Regular health screening can identify risk factors, diagnose disease at an early stage, and help us make positive lifestyle changes. By getting the correct screenings and treatments, you are taking important steps toward living a longer, healthier life. At Cornerstone Clinic, Dubai Marina, we have a UK-trained family physician, Dr Ruhil Badiani, who can perform a full health assessment and discuss any specific health concerns you may have before referring you to a specialist, if necessary.

 

WHAT IS A FAMILY DOCTOR/GENERAL PRACTITIONER?

A General Practitioner (GP) or family doctor is your first point of contact, within the medical field, when it comes to illnesses. They are your first point of contact for everything from routine check-ups to managing chronic conditions thanks to their broad medical knowledge. GPs can diagnose and treat various non-emergency health concerns before referring you to a specialist. Because GPs get to know their patients over extended periods of time, often seeing them from birth to old age, they develop a deep understanding of you and your medical history. This helps them to make accurate diagnoses and monitor you more closely for any changes or red flags in your health screenings.

 

WHY YOU SHOULD GET REGULAR HEALTH CHECK-UPS WITH A FAMILY DOCTOR

As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, and when it comes to our health, this could not be truer. By forming a relationship with a regular GP who understands your medical and family history, they will be able to monitor and screen for more serious underlying conditions before they arise. Regular health checks are vitally important in maintaining good health and should be included in your overall fitness routine.

Regular health screenings with your GP will not only help detect the early onset of more serious conditions, preventing them from arising, but also help us to be more aware of our personal health, develop better habits, and save money by mitigating the risk of developing more serious illnesses that are more costly to treat.

 

Some of the benefits of having regular check-ups in Dubai are:

  • Reduce your risk of getting sick
  • Early detection of potentially life-threatening conditions and diseases
  • Increase your chances of treatments and cures
  • Monitoring existing conditions to limit the risk of complications
  • Keep up with screenings and vaccines
  • Take necessary blood tests
  • Reduce healthcare costs over time by avoiding costly medical treatments and surgeries
  • Help you become more aware of your health and form better habits
  • Build a relationship with your GP so treatment can be more efficient
  • Increase lifespan and improve health
  • Check for stress-related illnesses

 

If you would like to take control of your health, book an appointment and contact us at +971 50 494 6377 to arrange an appointment with our GP, Dr Ruhil Badiani.

 

Dr Ruhil Badiani is a British doctor, who studied, graduated and practised in London for 10 years, before moving out to Dubai. Dr Ruhil Badiani has experience in treating patients of all ages and backgrounds. She values the patient doctor relationship and recognises the importance of psychological and social factors, as well as the physical factors, which contribute to a patient’s presentation. She recognises the importance of lifestyle changes to improve health and prevent disease, and is confident in the diagnosis and monitoring of chronic disease.