Family Medicine

Demonstrate a deep understanding of the physiopathological mechanisms, as well as the natural history of the most prevalent medical and surgical diseases in adult, elderly, and pediatric patients, and of methods for primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention.

Have knowledge of diagnostic-therapeutic procedures, from medical history and family health studies to invasive and non-invasive diagnostic-therapeutic studies, including their indication, usefulness, risks, and complications.

Perform actions of prevention, self-care, comprehensive medical diagnosis, and treatment, including rehabilitation, with the support of current technological resources available for comprehensive healthcare in the family context.

Apply current national and international regulations related to the discipline and quality of medical care with emphasis on patient safety.

Understand the theoretical aspects of the teaching-learning process applied to the training of patients, accompanying family members, and multidisciplinary health team related to their discipline.

Promote healthy lifestyles by identifying risk factors considering intercultural elements.

Recognize the utility and importance of information and communication technologies in their professional practice.

Apply with skill and expertise the most updated procedures and technical resources in Family Medicine for the prevention, diagnosis, and comprehensive treatment of the health-disease process within the family.

Skillfully develop procedures specific to Family Medicine, including family health studies with instruments to assess family functionality and organization, and identify health risk and protection factors for the family.

Integrate in a timely and organized manner the clinical picture and paraclinical studies of the patient to establish appropriate diagnoses and offer a therapeutic plan with guidance, intervention, and referral.

Treat the sick individual as a biopsychosocial entity in their scope of practice.

Offer continuous communication resulting in effective information exchange and a proper relationship with patients, their families, and the healthcare team.

Plan a program of study and treatment, including emergency cases and based on scientific criteria, with principles of quality service to contribute to sustainable human development with equity and justice.

Coordinate multidisciplinary care with other specialists to provide the best comprehensive therapeutic option.

Employ scientific methods to conduct clinical research and design research projects that address the health needs of the population.

Develop the ability to respond promptly to emerging diseases, establishing prevention and control strategies.

Apply the ethical and deontological principles of medical practice.

Take responsibility with a service-oriented attitude towards the issues involved in the health-disease process.

Achieve a positive and respectful relationship with the patient, family, and professional environment.

Prioritize medical decision-making in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation based on risk-benefit and cost-benefit balance, contributing to improving the patient's quality of life.

Show deep respect for the environment.

Have an awareness of their social responsibility and their importance within the healthcare system.

Exercise self-criticism to understand their limitations, seek support when necessary, and refer to the patient when appropriate.