Handbook Family Medicine, Volume 2

Integrated family medicine blends acute care, chronic disease management and community support to guide patients through every stage of life. Volume 2 examines strategies for multimorbidity, geriatrics, mental health, pediatrics and allied service coordination, offering practical pathways, referral criteria and team-based tools. Integrated family medicine connects acute care, chronic disease management and community resources to support patients through life's stages. Volume 2 expands on multimorbidity management, geriatrics, mental health, pediatric issues and coordination with allied services. It offers care pathways, referral criteria and team-based strategies for complex cases. Sections on practice organization, population health and preventive program implementation help clinicians scale care beyond the individual visit. Practical tools for continuity, transitions and shared decision-making are prioritized. The book is designed for family physicians, primary-care teams and trainees focused on comprehensive, longitudinal care.