A Review on the Role of Family Physicians in Early Detection and Management of Chronic Diseases

Authors

  • Ali Ghannam Almuhawwis Senior Registrar of Family Medicine, Family Medicine Department, Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Saudi Arabia
  • Gheod Talal Alruwaili Medical student, Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
  • Wateen Khowaiter Alruwaili Medical student, Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
  • Sama Ayman Mater Alghayyadh Medical student, Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
  • Raghad Hamad Alrayes Medical student, Al-Jouf University, Saudi Arabia
  • Raghad Humaidi Alenazi General practitioner, Al Qurayyat General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Areej Kaseb Melfi Alsharari General practitioner, Al Qurayyat General Hospital, Saudi Arabia
  • Wala Khaled Aif Alruwaili General practitioner, Maternity and Children Hospital, Sakaka, Aljouf, Saudi Arabia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.63278/1472

Keywords:

Primary care; Family physicians; Early detection; Early treatment; Chronic disease; Public health issues.

Abstract

This review explores the critical role of family physicians in the early detection and management of chronic diseases. With the prevalence of chronic conditions escalating globally, family physicians stand at the frontline of healthcare, offering a unique advantage in managing these diseases due to their holistic and continuous care approach. The review emphasizes the importance of integrating family health history into patient assessments to enhance the early identification of at-risk individuals, thereby facilitating timely and effective interventions. Moreover, it examines the influence of socio-economic and environmental factors on disease progression and the effectiveness of primary care in mitigating the burden of chronic diseases. Through the lens of the Chronic Care Model and other primary care frameworks, this paper discusses strategies that aim to bolster the management capabilities of family physicians, offering insights into the complexities of handling multiple chronic conditions and highlighting the need for systems that prioritize proactive over reactive care.

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Published

2025-04-16

How to Cite

Ali Ghannam Almuhawwis, Gheod Talal Alruwaili, Wateen Khowaiter Alruwaili, Sama Ayman Mater Alghayyadh, Raghad Hamad Alrayes, Raghad Humaidi Alenazi, Areej Kaseb Melfi Alsharari, and Wala Khaled Aif Alruwaili. 2025. “A Review on the Role of Family Physicians in Early Detection and Management of Chronic Diseases”. Metallurgical and Materials Engineering 31 (4):461-65. https://doi.org/10.63278/1472.

Issue

Vol. 31 No. 4 (2025)

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Research

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