Family and community medicine

Family and community medicine

Prevention, promotion, and medical care activities. Evidence-based medicine

• Special cardiovascular prevention program: its objective is to quantify and reduce the cardiovascular risk profile of our patients
  • Ankle-brachial index for the assessment of arterial disease

• Special program to address smoking: effective strategies to quit smoking
  • Advice and support through individualized pharmacological and psychological treatment according to the degree of dependence
  • Co-oximetry: measurement of carbon monoxide levels in exhaled air. Measuring CO levels is an objective marker primarily used as positive reinforcement and motivation.
  • Spirometry: detection and monitoring of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Smoking is a high-risk factor for developing this disease. A considerable number of smokers manage to quit after receiving their spirometry results.

home consultation

Palliative care, end-of-life care

• Symptom control and relief
• Emotional support and communication, giving special attention to the needs of the patient and their family.
• Promoting the adaptation of the patient and their family
• Support for the family caregiving structure

medical examinations

Management and monitoring of sick leave

Psychometric reports. Medical certificates.