Unlike other medical specialists who focus on a specific type of disease or a particular part of the body, family medicine practitioners provide comprehensive care to patients of all ages and genders through all stages of life. They treat a large variety of different health conditions. “Family physicians do not treat diseases; they take care of people.”
Despite the name, you can be a single person without children and still need a family physician. What are five of the most essential roles family doctors perform for their patients.
Educating patients in disease prevention and health maintenance is one of the biggest functions a family doctor performs. They care for your entire being, including your mental and emotional needs.
When a child has a flu virus, or you feel like you’re coming down with another bladder infection, your family doctor is your go-to medical resource for the appropriate prescription medication. If your child needs immunizations for school or camp, or you have concerns about your child’s physical growth rate, your family doctor is your first stop.
Because they provide treatment to you and your family over long periods of time, family physicians know your medical history very well. They know what’s “normal” for you, and are often the first person you confide in when you experience new or unusual symptoms. Your family doctor’s familiarity with your medical records helps him quickly recognize a significant change that might indicate a serious or hidden condition.
Family doctors are often the first to screen you for early signs of serious diseases such as cancer, and often they’re the first to detect emerging conditions. They order, perform and interpret tests to diagnose conditions, explain the results to you and then monitor your progress and reevaluate your treatment when necessary.
Stroke, heart disease, asthma, diabetes and cancer are some of the most common chronic and degenerative conditions managed by family physicians. They provide ongoing and personalised care to you through some of the most challenging times in your life, continuing to use diagnostic tests to assess your progress and determine the next best step in your individualised treatment plan. They refer you to a specialist if your condition becomes serious and requires a more concentrated focus, but they stay involved and informed, acting as your primary care physician. This spares you the stress of having to figure everything out alone.
Your family doctor interfaces with a collaborative network of physicians to provide you with integrated care to ensure all of your medical needs are met.
To book a consultation or for more information, contact us at +971 50 494 6377 to schedule an appointment with our GP, Dr Negin Hakim.
Dr Negin Hakim is an experienced Family Medicine Consultant with over 24 years of clinical practice. She has spent the past 14 years practising in Dubai, following an extensive medical career in England. She manages a wide range of acute medical conditions and provides comprehensive long-term care for chronic diseases. Dr Negin also has a special interest in women’s health, paediatrics and preventative medicine.
A family doctor plays an important part in helping you stay healthy. Family doctors, or GPs (General Practitioners), are often the first point of contact you or your family members have with the healthcare system. They provide care to prevent and treat common illnesses.
An annual medical check-up is an essential part of your health care. It helps you keep track of your overall health and notice if anything needs to be further investigated, because prevention adn early detection is key to a long and healthy life.
During an annual check-up, Dr Negin Hakim will take a history, perform a physical examination, listen to your symptoms (if any), note any changes you may have noticed, and provide initial care. Dr Hakim can also suggest any additional exams if needed and direct you to specialists for further diagnosis.
Yes, immunisations for children are available at Cornerstone Clinic.
Dr Negin Hakim ensures you are up to date with your screening tests, such as pap smears and mammograms and helps you with any gynaecological concerns, as well as suggesting Female IV drips to support hormonal balance, immunity, and skin health.
Yes, at Cornerstone Clinic, we offer a number of different types of allergy tests. Dr Negin Hakim will assess and discuss your test results, identify possible allergens, and advise on which foods to avoid in your diet.
Yes, Dr Negin Hakim can help with IV infusion therapy, providing you with a tailor-made IV infusion cocktail and treatment plan.
Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide (NAD) is a co-enzyme found in all living cells. Studies have shown it can slow down the ageing process, improve mental clarity, improve the body’s overall health and is recommended for chronic medical conditions, headaches migraine and fatigue.
Yes, Dr Negin Hakim can prescribe antibiotics if the patient shows symptoms of a bacterial infection. She will assess the patient and discuss whether you should have antibiotics.
Dr Negin Hakim manages chronic medical conditions that require consistent monitoring, evaluation and supervision. Common diseases include diabetes, hypertension, asthma, thyroid disease and anaemia.
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