A brief about the challenges Saudi family physicians face and how they are manipulating these challenges plus the advantages of being a family doctor in Saudi Arabia

1. Family Doctor
Presented by: Esraa AlDarsoni

2. Who is a “Family Physician” ?
• The family physician, is a solo physician with a comprehensive
practice that treats patients over their entire lifespan.
• Their practice is specialty in which care is given to persons as
members of families regardless of many aspects.
• They supposed to have specific qualities to provide a proper family
practice.

3. • The issue of developing family physician among women in Saudi Arabia is a
massive Problem that extends beyond many factors.
Challenges
Family physicians in Saudi Arabia face many challenges:
• Unfamiliarity
• Need male permission
• The need of having the basic skills and knowledge
• Under increased pressure
199 million of 822 million patient visits family physicians

4. Advantages
• The salary and income.
• Gain people trust and admiration.
• Travel for training programs.
• Develop a community based on health care
system.
• Getting a wide range of knowledge.
Because is counted as a rarely section for that, therefore are few advantages in it :

5. • Thanks for listening