medical question: what is the difference between...

jenny2penny Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:13 PM

medical question: what is the difference between...

internal medicine & family practice

TwoBugs Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:20 PM

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Family practice is mostly for kids; internal medicine is for adults.

As adults, we should all be going to an internist.

Hope that helps!

Wendy Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:27 PM

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I don't know specifically but I believe that Family Practice doctors can treat anyone from babies to adults. Internists specifically treat adults. The only doctors I know that treat only children are pediatricians who can treat only to age 18.

peeweesgirl Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:29 PM

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internal medicine has further schooling and specializes in internal medicine where as family practice is more of a general dr.

jenny2penny Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:30 PM

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Thanks, I will try to stick to internal.

How do I pick a doctor off my PPO list? This is so annoyingly hard!!!

peeweesgirl Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:33 PM

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who do you have for insurance, they do have a list of dr's with feedback at certain insurances I use to work at empire blue cross blue shield

jenny2penny Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:38 PM

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Beechstreet / CBSA

they only list the names.

neesiepie Posted: Jan 12, 2004 04:42 PM

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Look up your local doctor, then find out if they accept PPO. PPO means you can use any doctor, but you might pay a little more for your copay or you might have less coverage.
You can call the insurance company as well and ask them for a doctor near you