DOI: 10.1037/1091-7527.26.1.105
I believe strongly in the importance of the family doctor as a guide and support for families, in their entirety and as individuals. For many families, their family doctor may be the strongest, most sensible individual available to them for a number of issues beyond medical care. Family docs are often seen as impartial, smart and concerned, as well as knowledgeable about our family--a pretty powerful combination when you need some advice or guidance in a difficult time. In the same vein, even when family members don't specifically ask for help or guidance, they may be unusually open to the ideas and thoughts of this person who knows them and ...