Integrating Family Medicine and Pharmacology: A Holistic Approach to Modern Medical Science – An Expert Opinion

The convergence of family medicine and clinical pharmacology signifies a vital evolution in modern healthcare, particularly in the era of chronic diseases, polypharmacy, and rising healthcare expenditures. As healthcare systems globally pivot toward person-centered and community-oriented primary car...

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Main Author: SK Sabir Rahaman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer – Medknow Publications 2025-01-01
Series:Journal of Integrated Health Sciences
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Online Access:https://journals.lww.com/10.4103/jihs.jihs_45_25
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Summary:The convergence of family medicine and clinical pharmacology signifies a vital evolution in modern healthcare, particularly in the era of chronic diseases, polypharmacy, and rising healthcare expenditures. As healthcare systems globally pivot toward person-centered and community-oriented primary care, embedding pharmacological expertise into family medicine promises enhanced quality, safety, and cost-efficiency. This expert opinion article explores the rationale, benefits, and strategic implementation of integrating pharmacology into family medicine, contextualized within India’s healthcare evolution and international developments. The synthesis of holistic clinical care with pharmacological precision offers an innovative, scalable, and sustainable model to address the complex healthcare challenges of the 21st century.
ISSN:2347-6486
2347-6494