Family Doctor

Family Doctor Ever since I started to watch ER at the age of fourteen, I have formed a fascination for the medical field. The best component of the job is saving one's life. Due to this, I want to become a family doctor when I grow up. In the book Physicians, family doctor are, "The first health care professional [that] patients consult for a problem" (Physicians 59). The profession consists of "treating people of all ages and seeing the same patients on a continuing basis, and often for years" (Physicians 59). That's another reason I want to be a family doctor I get to meet new people and become well acquainted with various patients. Becoming a family doctor is not easy; it takes eleven years of going to school and not being able to enjoy personal life; also the pain people feel when they lose a patient. But despite the difficulties, the outcomes are worth the try. A "family doctor or a ‘general doc' has been part of the health care picture ever since medicine began" (Physicians 59). "General practitioners are primary care physicians and may sometimes be referred to as family practice physicians" (Physicians 59). According to the article, "Physician Quality Comparison Report" they are "trained to diagnose and treat a wide variety of ailments in patients of all ages" ("Physician Quality"). They take care of people that are sick and do not have a death illness. They are responsible for any family member, they treat the mom, dad and children. Family doctors "work with a staff of nurses and office personal" (60). They also work in offices or big buildings. Some family doctors own their own businesses. Family physicians have different salaries. Some of them make 100,000-120,000 after completing 3-5 year of residency. According to the book Physicians they make $44,400 to $160,000 to $250,000 (59). I think it all depends on how long they have been family doctors. It might also depend on what school they went to or where they work at. That is the career overview of