A (Family Doctor) is a primary care specialist who provides comprehensive, continuous healthcare for individuals and families across all ages. Often synonymous with a General Practitioner (GP) , this role is the standard first point of contact in public healthcare systems like those in Portugal and Brazil. 1. Key Roles & Responsibilities
A Médico de Família focuses on the "whole person" rather than a specific organ or disease.
Performing small tasks like biopsies, suturing wounds , or incision and drainage of abscesses. 2. Accessing a Médico de Família in Portugal (SNS)
