Jornal de Prática Geral

Preventive Healthcare in General Practice A Proactive Approach to Patient Well-being

Abstract

JGPR-24-125845

This article explores the pivotal role of General Practitioners (GPs) in the paradigm shift towards preventive healthcare. It emphasizes the evolution of preventive healthcare from a secondary concern to a primary focus, with GPs acting as frontline defenders. The three levels of prevention primary, secondary, and tertiary are discussed, highlighting GPs' integral role in education, personalized planning, and technological integration for optimal well-being.