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The department follows an integrated approach that strives to continuously improve the health of patients, thus enhancing the quality for life to the patients. A family medicine specialist manages 80% of the presenting problems in all ages, sexes, each organ system and every disease entity in any health care system. Our expert team of doctors, nurses and ancillary staff provides these services to the needy.</p></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="Centres-of-Excellence D-doctors" id="doctors"><div class="container customExcellence"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-12"><div class="Excellence-title"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-2s">Doctors</h2></div></div></div><div class="row"><div class="col-sm-6 col-md-6 col-lg-4 "><div class="doctors-box-1"><a href="#"><div class="doctors-section-title doc-nameTitle"><h4>Dr. Reshma Prasad</h4><p>Consultant - Family Medicine</p></div><img src="https://admin.sunrisehospitalcochin.com/uploads/doctor/dr-reshma-prasad-hjVF5BQ3Hl3jgny.jpg" alt="Best Family Medicine Doctors in kochi"/></a><div class="patients-options"><ul><li><a href="/book-an-appointment?type=1&doctor=108">Book An Appointment</a></li><li><a href="/doctors/dr-reshma-prasad">Detailed Profile</a></li></ul></div></div></div></div></div></section><section class="content-area"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><div class="c-titel"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-3s">Our Service</h2></div></div><div class="col-md-8"><div class="content-box animate__animated animate__fadeInUp animate__delay-4s"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians at Sunrise Hospital serve as primary care providers, bridge the gap between outpatient and inpatient care, provide continuity of care, and contribute to the overall well-being of patients by offering comprehensive medical services.</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></section><div id="section_68"><section class="Facilities-section"><div class="container"><div class="row"><div class="col-md-4"><div class="c-titel"><h2 class="animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-4s">Treatment Facilities</h2></div></div><div class="col-md-8"><div class="bs-example"><div class="accordion" id="accordionFacilities"><div class="accordion"><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Primary Care</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians serve as primary care providers for patients of all ages, from infants to the elderly. They offer comprehensive medical care, including routine check-ups, preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and injuries, and management of chronic conditions.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Continuity of Care</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians provide continuity of care for patients within the hospital setting. They often have long-term relationships with their patients, enabling them to understand their medical history, preferences, and family dynamics, which is invaluable when making diagnoses, treatment decisions, and coordinating care.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Hospital Admission and Discharge</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians are responsible for admitting patients to the hospital when necessary. They assess patients' conditions, order and interpret diagnostic tests, prescribe medications, and collaborate with specialists when needed. They also play a crucial role in coordinating the discharge process, ensuring appropriate follow-up care and facilitating smooth transitions from the hospital to the community.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Emergency Care</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians are trained to handle a wide range of acute medical conditions and emergencies. In the hospital, they may be called upon to evaluate and stabilize patients in the emergency department, initiate appropriate treatment, and decide whether further specialty consultations or interventions are necessary.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Multidisciplinary Collaboration</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians collaborate with other healthcare professionals, such as specialists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers, to provide comprehensive and coordinated care to patients. They contribute to multidisciplinary care teams, actively participate in care planning and case discussions, and ensure that all aspects of a patient's health are considered.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Preventive Medicine</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians prioritize preventive care and health promotion. They emphasize regular screenings, vaccinations, lifestyle modifications, and patient education to help prevent the onset of chronic conditions and maintain overall wellness. In the hospital, they advocate for preventive measures and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented during patients' hospital stays.</span></p></div></div></div></div><div class="card animate__animated animate__fadeInDown animate__delay-3s"><div class="card-header" id="headingOne collapsed" data-toggle="collapse" data-target="#collapseOneF1"><h2 class="mb-0"><button type="button" class="btn btn-link" variant="link"><i class="fa fa-plus"></i>Palliative and End-of-Life Care</button></h2></div><div class="collapse"><div class="card-body"><div><p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Family medicine physicians often play a vital role in providing palliative care and managing end-of-life situations. 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