Generalist
Generalist
Generalist (pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛn(ə)rəlɪst/) is a term used in various fields of study, including medicine, to denote a professional who has broad knowledge and skills across multiple disciplines or areas, rather than specializing in one particular area.
Etymology
The term "generalist" is derived from the Latin word "generalis", which means "pertaining to all kinds". In the context of medicine, a generalist is a healthcare provider who is trained to care for a wide range of medical conditions, rather than focusing on a single specialty.
Related Terms
- Primary Care Physician: A primary care physician is a generalist who provides both the first contact for a person with an undiagnosed health concern as well as continuing care of varied medical conditions, not limited by cause, organ system, or diagnosis.
- Family Medicine: Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is named a family physician or family doctor.
- Internal Medicine: Internal medicine or general medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases.
- Pediatrics: Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Generalist
- Wikipedia's article - Generalist
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