Family Physician and General Medicine

A family physician is usually the first doctor to see when you feel unwell and are not sure where to go.

About this department

Family physicians and general medicine doctors diagnose and treat a wide range of common illnesses, look after long-term conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and refer patients to a specialist when one is needed.

Common reasons to see this department

These are general reasons people see this kind of doctor. They are not a list of treatments offered here.

  • Fever, cough, cold and flu
  • Stomach upset, diarrhoea or vomiting
  • Diabetes and blood sugar control
  • High blood pressure
  • Tiredness, weakness or unexplained weight change
  • Aches and pains
  • Advice on test results
  • Not knowing which specialist to see

Services at Zainab Hospital

Please call 0336 6649325 to ask which Family medicine services are currently available at Zainab Hospital.

Doctors

Ask the hospital which Family medicine doctor is consulting and when.

Questions patients ask

Should I see a family physician or a specialist?

If you are unsure, start with a family physician. They can treat many problems directly and will tell you if you need a specialist.

What should I bring?

Bring your current medicines or their packets, earlier prescriptions and any recent test reports.

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