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ReviewJournal of family medicine and primary care2025

Experience of establishing a family medicine OPD at a tertiary care level hospital in North India.

Pragyan P Parija, Nitesh Kumar, Meeta Gupta

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Pragyan P ParijaDeparment of Family Medicine, Faculty-In Charge of Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Nitesh KumarDeparment of Family Medicine, Faculty-In Charge of Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir.
Meeta GuptaDeparment of Family Medicine, Faculty-In Charge of Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Vijaypur, Jammu and Kashmir.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The establishment of a dedicated Family Medicine Outpatient Department (OPD) at a tertiary care hospital in North India marks a significant step toward delivering comprehensive, patient-centered care. This initiative bridges the gap between super specialty care and a holistic model addressing the diverse needs of individuals and families across all ages. This article outlines the challenges encountered during the inception and operational phases, including system integration, educating patients and staff, and resource allocation. Evidence-based approaches such as fostering interdepartmental collaboration, continuous staff training, patient education, and leveraging technology were adopted to overcome these hurdles. family medicine OPD has improved care coordination, reduced specialist workload, and enhanced patient satisfaction. The OPD also serves as a crucial training platform for medical students and residents. Expanding services, integrating subspecialty clinics, enhancing telemedicine, and conducting research to strengthen family medicine's role in the tertiary care are planned in the future.

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Comprehensive careFamily MedicineHolistic care

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PMID41089942
PMCPMC12517593

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