Core values and principles of general practice and family medicine: perspectives of German GP residents-a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The core values and principles of general practice (GP) and family medicine (FM) have been described by various international scientific societies, including the World Organization of National Colleges, Academies, and Academic Associations of General Practitioners/Family Physicians (WONCA). These values and principles, such as continuity of care, a bio-psycho-social approach, and hermeneutic case understanding, are also integrated into FM training programs. The aim of this study was to investigate the knowledge and perspectives of FM trainees regarding the core values and principles of FM.

Methods

In a cross-sectional study, new participants of the postgraduate FM training program KWBW Verbundweiterbildung plus© were asked to complete a self-developed questionnair

SUBMITTER: Dreher AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11898739 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature