CONCEPTUAL, INSPIRATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL
PERSPECTIVES, GUIDANCE.
Last year we were lucky to watch an eclipse. The view of the eclipse was spectacular, but we would have been overwhelmed with the darkness if it had stayed the same. This picture brings a thought to my mind – the continuing eclipse of Family Physicians in our healthcare system. For some time now, good old family physicians have been overshadowed by the super-specialty culture. This darkness still prevails. A Family doctor is still a luxury item for the common man.
However, there is some good news - thanks to continuous and persuasive efforts of the Academy of Family Physicians of India (AFPI).On the same line of thought AFPI Kerala Midzone has been conducting continuously quarterly Continuing Medical Education (CME) since last five years, and through these efforts, we have been able to spread the word of Family Medicine and its importance among doctors.
In association with our tenth CME, we are offering a collection of insightful articles on various domains of Family Medicine and Primary care practices - right from its concepts to its socio political perspectives. Also included are articles on effective learning and how to manage a smooth practice, as well as some inspirational articles too. Thanks to all the national and international luminaries in Family Medicine who warmly accepted our invitation to put pen on paper for us. We also thank AFPI Kerala for their support of this venture especially Dr. Serin and Dr. Zarin for designing the webpage. We hope that this will serve the purpose of creating much needed insight into this subject for all primary care practitioners and young doctors alike even during these tough times. Let the new decade be full of good tidings for AFPI and Family Medicine, and most importantly, for the population we serve.
MBBS from Alleppey medical college kerala graduated 2002
Diploma in Family Medicine and fellowship in diabetes management from CMC vellore
MRCGP international graduate
Alumini member CMC vellore FDP
Medical Officer, Kerala Health Services
AFPI Kerala Midzone Secretary
FAMILY MEDICINE & PRIMARY CARE
AFPI KERALA MIDZONE PUBLICATION
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