At the turn of the 20th century, most physicians in the UnitedStates were general practitioners; by the turn of the 21st century,most were subspecialists. Yet primary care continues to playa vital role in health care, and patients want a primary doctorwho will provide them with continuous care over the course oftheir lives. As members of the baby-boom generation age, theirneed for primary care will increase. They will need comprehensivecare for chronic illnesses and will want their primary carephysician to provide it, supplemented as necessary by subspecialtycare and technology. If the prevailing . . . [Full Text of this Article]
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Attracting Students to Primary Care
Saver B. G., Poplin C. M., Cykert S., Fleming M., Johnson M. S., South-Paul J., Rustin T. A., Whitcomb M. E., Cohen J. J., Fincher R.-M. E.
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