World Organization of Family Doctors

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World Organization of Family Doctors

The World Organization of Family Doctors (pronounced: wɜːrld ɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən ɒv ˈfæmɪli dɒktəz), also known by its acronym WONCA (pronounced: ˈwɒnkə), is a global not-for-profit professional organization representing family physicians, general practitioners, and other primary care physicians. The etymology of the acronym WONCA is derived from the first five initials of the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians.

History

WONCA was founded in 1972, with the aim of improving the quality of life of the people of the world through defining and promoting its values, including respect for universal human rights and fostering high standards of care in general practice/family medicine.

Structure and Function

WONCA has seven regions, each represented by a regional president. The organization works to improve the standards of care in the field of family medicine by promoting research, providing education, and influencing health care policy.

Related Terms

  • Family medicine: A medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages.
  • General practitioner: A medical doctor who treats acute and chronic illnesses and provides preventive care and health education to patients.
  • Primary care: Health care that is provided by a health care professional who acts as the first point of consultation for all patients.
  • Health care policy: The decisions, plans, and actions that are undertaken to achieve specific health care goals within a society.

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